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The Latest Breaking News from Gillian Mackay

Anti-abortion party slammed for 'disgusting' tweet comparing buffer zones to concentration camps

It comes on the same day as the First Minister was set to convene a second summit on abortion and the introduction of safe areas around clinics that offer termination.

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

'Appalling' Scottish fringe party condemned for comparing abortion to Holocaust

A FRINGE political party has been branded “disgraceful” after bombarding abortion rights activists with an “appalling” meme comparing…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2022

Controversial Starbucks in Lanarkshire gets go-ahead following successful appeal

The development will see a new coffee shop and drive-thru facility opening in the coming months.

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

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'It would draw attention to them': NHS Grampian rejects automatic buffer zone provision

A HEALTH board in Scotland has said it would not want automatic provision of buffer zones around all abortion facilities due to fears it would…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2022

First Minister sets date for second summit on abortion rights and buffer zones

THE First Minister has set a date for the second summit on abortion rights to further discuss the implementation of buffer zones around abortion…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2022

Final call for Scots to take part in abortion clinic buffer zone consultation

TIME is fast running out to fill in a consultation on whether anti-protest buffer zones should be put in place around abortion clinics in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2022

Supreme Court poses threat to abortion clinic buffer zones, says Green MSP

A BILL to implement anti-protest buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland could face a “huge problem” if the UK’s Supreme Court…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2022

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Lanarkshire MSPs team up to back buffer zones around Scotland's abortion clinics

Labour's Monica Lennon as backing Green MSP Gillian Mackay's Private Members Bill on the issue.

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2022

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant in row over £6,000 staffing support from anti-abortion group

Rhoda Mackay is committed to legislation that will create buffer zones outside abortion clinics but the Greens said it was "disappointing" she had associated herself with an organisation that is opposed to them.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022

British Medical Association gives backing to safe abortions Bill

The body gave its backing to Gillian Mackay’s Bill which would see buffer zones placed around abortion clinics.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

BBC Scotland under fire for platforming anti-abortion 'hate group'

THE BBC has come under fire for handing a platform to an anti-abortion “hate group” on a Scotland news show.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon commits to establishing abortion buffer zones around clinics in Scotland

The summit is an important opportunity to ‘reaffirm women’s autonomy and right to choose’, said Ms Sturgeon

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Glasgow anti-abortion buffer zones could be first in Scotland to curb protests outside clinics

Glasgow could be the first local authority in Scotland to see buffer zones introduced to stop anti-abortion protestors being allowed to demonstrate at the entrances and exits of health care settings.

Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2022

Glasgow could introduce first abortion buffer zone in Scotland to limit protests outside clinics

Nicola Sturgeon met with police and council chiefs at a summit to consider how best to protect women's access to abortion services.

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022

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Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon backs establishing abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has backed establishling buffer zones around abortion clinics to allow women to access services “free of harassment or intimidation”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2022

First Minister to take the chair at summit on abortion to 're-affirm women’s autonomy'

AN abortion summit in Scotland today will be an important opportunity to “re-affirm women’s autonomy and right to choose”, Nicola…

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

Suspected drug deaths in Lanarkshire decline during first quarter of 2022

Police Scotland statistics suggest there were nine fewer deaths than in the same period last year.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Lanarkshire carers recognised by politicians at event held for Carers Week

MSPs paid special tribute to local carers during Carers Week 2022.

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The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2022

Abortion clinic buffer zones consultation overwhelmed by responses during first week

A SURVEY on introducing buffer zones around abortion clinics to ward off protesters received more than 1000 responses in its first week.

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2022

Health minister visits hospital staff to discuss anti-abortion protests

STAFF at health facilities which provide abortion care have the right to do their job without “fear or intimidation”, says the women’s health…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2022

MSP who lost her mum to Covid 'infuriated' by Sue Gray report

HOLYROOD’S youngest MSP who lost her mum to Covid-19 has said she is “infuriated” by the findings of the damning Sue Gray report into lockdown…

Daily Record · May 25, 2022

Lanarkshire MSP calls for Prime Minister to resign following Sue Gray report

The damning report into the behaviour of Boris Johnson and those inside Downing Street throughout the pandemic should bring an end to his premiership, says Scottish Greens MSP, Gillian Mackay.

Glasgow Live · May 20, 2022

Glasgow bid for abortion clinic protest free zones welcomed as demonstrations rise

A petition has been launched calling for buffer zones to be introduced at clinics so protestors cannot gather, amid warnings the number of demonstrations was rising.

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022

Scottish Greens launch bill to create protest-free zones outside abortion clinics

Healthcare staff and campaigners call for action in face of growing anti-abortion activity across Scotland

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

Buffer zone laws to be brought in 'as soon as possible' says Green MSP at launch

Campaigners Back Off Scotland are also confident that legislation will be forthcoming to put a 150 meter zone around health clinics

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