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Green MSP looking to speed up buffer zones bill as abortion protests intensify

GILLIAN Mackay has said she will be looking to speed up progress on her Safe Access Zones Bill after "sickening" harassment of patients…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs brace for new era in Holyrood as leadership contest comes to an end

MSPs are braced for a changing of the guard as Nicola Sturgeon’s defining era as Scotland’s first female First Minister draws to a close.

The National (Scotland)

Staff left to work 'unpaid hours' in Forth Valley over concerns about impact of waiting times

The issue was one of several brought up during Cathie Cowan's appearance in front of the Holyrood committee.

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SNP leadership candidates urged to commit to abortion clinic buffer zones

Concerns that Scotland lagging behind rest of UK as anti-abortion protests continue outside clinics

The Guardian - UK

Kate Forbes 'won't change abortion law in Scotland' if she becomes first minister

Campaigners have called for abortion provision to be extended and decriminalised after powers were given to Holyrood in 2016

The National (Scotland)

Jobs boost at new North Lanarkshire recycling centre as a result of Deposit Return Scheme

The Motherwell site will play a key role as a regional collection and counting hub

Daily Record

Falkirk teenagers' eco event shows hundreds of school pupils how to help tackle climate change

Erin Henderson and Tamsin Gold said they wanted a day that would give a positive message about the climate change fight

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Gillian Mackay wants 'nitty-gritty' detail on FM candidates' abortion views

GREEN MSP Gillian Mackay has urged SNP leadership candidates to speak to her directly about the “nitty-gritty” detail of her Safe Access Zones…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow health clinic attacked by extremist group leader and branded 'killers'

Glasgow's Sandyford Clinic has come under fire as Richard Lucas, the head of the anti-abortion Scottish Family Party (SFP), has accused them of being "killers".

Glasgow Live

Sexual health clinic branded 'killers' by Scots extremist group leader planning protest

Richard Lucas, head of the anti-abortion Scottish Family Party (SFP), attacked the care provided by Glasgow's Sandyford clinic.

Daily Record

Anti-abortion group reveals disturbing plans to 'brick up' Glasgow clinic

The group disclosed disturbing details of how members plan to 'brick up' the sexual health clinic in March.

Daily Record

Anti-abortion protesters begin 40 days of 'vigils' across Scotland

Supporters of the international 40 Days for Life campaign gathered outside the QEUH in Glasgow on Wednesday morning holding signs containing…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow hospitals to be targeted by anti-abortion protestors for the next 40 days

Anti-abortion group 40 Days of Life will be increasing the number of protests they hold outside Glasgow hospitals and clinics over the next 40 days despite pleas from medics for them to end.

Glasgow Live

Kate Forbes pledges to defend abortion rights despite personal beliefs

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said she is committed to defending the right to have an abortion.

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Daily Record

'Disgraceful' anti-abortion protests to start outside Scots hospital for 40 days

The 'utterly unacceptable' protests are being coordinated by 40 Days For Life - a Texas-based anti-choice organisation.

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes: Women should not be in fear when attending abortion clinics

The Finance Secretary made the pledge as she announced her bid to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

Gillian Mackay holding talks in Ireland to bolster abortion buffer zone bill

AN MSP who is looking to pass legislation to introduce safe access zones around abortion clinics is making a trip to Ireland for talks on how the…

The National (Scotland)

Abortion buffer zones should be enforced by police, MSP says

ABORTION buffer zones are likely to be enforced by police, it was revealed as the First Minister held a third summit on putting forward a “robust” bill aimed at surviving potential legal challenge.

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Abortion clinic buffer zones will be one of Scottish devolution's 'proudest legacies'

Gillian Mackay has brought forward the buffer zones bill in a bid to stop anti-abortion protesters from gathering outside clinics in Scotland.

Daily Record

'Vape crusader' hails Scottish Government review into banning disposable e-cigs

EXCLUSIVE: Scots activist Laura Young welcomes inquest by ministers into the single-use devices as an 'exciting development'.

Insider UK

Ministers set to consider banning disposable vapes

Public Health Scotland is examining the impact of vaping, with an action plan due in the autumn

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf to pressure UK Government over fast-track visas for NHS workers

THE Scottish Government is set to pressure their UK counterparts to fast-track visas for people looking to come to work in Scotland’s NHS.

The National (Scotland)

Female MSPs 'considering action over Tories' misogynistic behaviour'

A GROUP of female MSPs are considering what action to take over “misogynistic behaviour coming from mostly within the Scottish Tory ranks”.

The National (Scotland)

Ban on sweet vapes and e-cigarettes proposed to avert 'disaster in the making'

CERTAIN vapes may be banned in Scotland to "protect the health of children and young people”.

Daily Record

Scots shops face ban on displaying vapes to protect youngsters from 'ticking time bomb'

Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay wants retailers to hide the products - which come in a range of bright colours and sweet flavours - from view like cigarettes.

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