The Latest Breaking News from Gillian Mackay

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) · Mar 10, 2023

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 · Mar 8, 2023

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

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023

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) · Feb 22, 2023

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 · Feb 22, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

'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.

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023

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 Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

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) · Feb 14, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023