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Lessons must be learned from gender reform row, says Labour shadow minister

John Healey said his party is in favour of the changes, but would ensure the process is ‘inclusive and not divisive’.

The Independent UK

Section 35 'has to go' under Labour's UK constitution plans, John Swinney says

SECTION 35 of the Scotland Act “has to go” if a UK Labour government is serious about constitutional change, the Deputy First Minister has…

The National (Scotland)

Westminster bid to give Scotland power to hold new indyref every seven years

SCOTLAND would have the power to hold a fresh independence referendum every seven years – if the people vote for one, under a bill proposed…

The National (Scotland)

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"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

Daily Record

MP proposes Bill to transfer powers for IndyRef2 to Holyrood

The motion for leave to bring in the proposed legislation was unopposed, but ten-minute rule bills almost never become law without Government support.

The Independent UK

Hundreds gather on Buchanan Street to join largest protest for decades across UK

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) organised a rally in solidarity of those taking part in strike action and hundreds flocked to Buchanan Street to make sure their voices are heard.

Glasgow Live

SNP should back Labour plans for constitutional change, former Yes chief says

THE SNP getting on board with Labour’s plans for constitutional change could yield a “gold-standard referendum in four or five years”, the…

The National (Scotland)

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Greens refuse to cross Holyrood picket line as civil servants strike

ONLY one political party is confirmed to be showing solidarity with the 100,000 civil servants taking industrial action today – which includes…

The National (Scotland)

Gender reform bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row, Stephen Flynn says

SCOTLAND'S blocked gender reforms and the debate over where trans women should be imprisoned are “completely detached”, SNP Westminster leader…

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership says gender reform Bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row

Stephen Flynn, SNP leader in Westminster, said the prisons debate related to a ‘very small number of people’.

The Independent UK

'No ministerial involvement' in Isla Bryson case, says Justice Secretary

MINISTERS were not aware that Isla Bryson was being sent to a women’s prison after her conviction for rape, the Scottish Parliament has been told.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack pens brief response to Holyrood committee explaining Section 35 order

ALISTER Jack has responded to questions sent to him by a Holyrood committee after he snubbed an invitation to the Scottish Parliament to explain…

The National (Scotland)

Sturgeon blasted for ‘refusal’ to come to Holyrood over trans prisoners row

Scottish Conservatives had been calling for the First Minister to make a statement to MSPs on the management of trans offenders.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon lays out details of SNP special conference – read it in full

WESTMINSTER is hostile to the “very existence of the Scottish Parliament”, Nicola Sturgeon has said as she laid out the details of…

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Referendum powers bid to be made in House of Commons

ALBA’S Westminster leader will attempt to bring forward a bill this week to give powers for a Scottish independence referendum

The National (Scotland)

Changing rules to enable snap Holyrood election could face legal challenge

INDEPENDENCE supporting MSPs must change Holyrood’s rules and call an early election to be used as a de facto vote, an SNP MP has urged.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon: I'm no longer sure Tories wouldn't abolish Holyrood

Speaking to The News Agents podcast Nicola Sturgeon told of a “concerted effort” in Westminster to weaken Holyrood and deligitimise it.

The National (Scotland)

Gender reform critics using debate to 'cloak' transphobia and misogyny, says FM

NICOLA Sturgeon has accused critics of Holyrood’s gender reforms of using the debates to “cloak” their transphobia, misogyny and racism.

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Here's what MSPs would have asked Alister Jack if he hadn't snubbed two committees

Alister Jack has refused to attend two separate Holyrood committees to explain his use of a Section 35 order - so MSPs wrote him a letter instead

The National (Scotland)

The National's weekly podcast is now available on Spotify

THE National's new weekly podcast is now available to listen to on Spotify.

Daily Record

Former Labour minister insists Tory Government 'right' to block Holyrood gender reforms

Lord Blunkett said his party was "a bit all over the place" on how to balance trans rights with women's rights

The Guardian - UK

Animal activists hail Holyrood move to firm up anti-hunting laws

Campaigners welcome vote by MSPs to close loopholes they say were smokescreen for illegal foxhunting

The National (Scotland)

‘Monumental day’ as Holyrood passes new laws on hunting with dogs

NEW laws introducing further restrictions on hunting with dogs have been passed by Holyrood, with animal welfare campaigners hailing it as a…

The National (Scotland)

SNP in bid to overturn Alister Jack's Section 35 order using Commons tactics

The motion has been lodged in the name of SNP Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn

The Independent UK

‘Business-like’ talks between Scottish and UK ministers amid gender reform row

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack held talks with the Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison.

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