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The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Scottish Labour criticised as ex-MSP who made ‘sexist’ remarks put on MP shortlist

Frank McAveety apologised for comments made in Holyrood meeting in 2010 about 15-year-old girl

The Guardian - UK

Sturgeon: Gender reforms do not impact UK-wide legislation

The UK Government has vetoed Holyrood’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

The Independent UK

Scottish independence blow as poll suggests 54% of Scots would vote ‘No’ in referendum

In the first poll on Scottish voting intentions released in 2023, backing for a Yes vote was at 46% when ‘don’t knows’ are removed

Evening Standard

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Poll suggests 54% of Scots would vote No in independence referendum

In the first poll on Scottish voting intentions released in 2023, backing for a Yes vote was at 46% when ‘don’t knows’ are removed.

The Independent UK

SNP support 'well below' 50 per cent required for de facto referendum on independence

Nicola Sturgeon pledged to turn the next general election into a "de facto" referendum on independence following her government's defeat at the Supreme Court.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland secretary is acting like a governor general

First minister says Alister Jack’s block on gender law marks ‘new and more dangerous phase for devolution’

The Guardian - UK

Alister Jack branded 'absolute disgrace' for snubbing Holyrood committee invite

ALISTER Jack has snubbed an invitation to provide evidence at a Holyrood committee on his decision to prevent Scotland’s gender reform…

The National (Scotland)

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Nicola Sturgeon brands Alister Jack a 'Governor-General' for blocking Holyrood gender reforms

The First Minister will use a speech in Glasgow to attack the Scottish Secretary and his decision to block gender reforms.

Daily Record

Tory MSP suggests Holyrood only has the right to pass 'good law'

A TORY MSP has raised eyebrows after she suggested Scotland’s parliament only had the right to pass legislation if it was “good law”.

The National (Scotland)

This is democracy, says Jack as he refuses to revoke Section 35 order

The UK Government has blocked a Holyrood Bill reforming gender recognition reforms over its impact on UK-wide legislation.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Scotland’s gender reform bill: understand more, condemn less

Editorial: Scottish legislation redeems the promises made by a previous Tory prime minister, yet both sides are now in a constitutional showdown

The Guardian - UK

‘As if written by someone on work experience’: Reaction to UK's Section 35 reasons

THE UK Government has published a detailed list of reasons why it has blocked gender reform legislation passed by Holyrood by issuing a section 35…

The National (Scotland)

Labour’s UK and Scottish leaders try to end row over gender recognition bill

Head of Scottish party Anas Sarwar says there is no disagreement with Keir Starmer over transgender rights reform

The Guardian - UK

West Dunbartonshire Council's leader labels Scottish Government funding "scandalous"

Labour's Martin Rooney has written to MSPs demanding extra cash for the local area, whilst Clydebank MSP Marie McNair has accused the Lomond member of 'juvenile politics'.

Daily Record

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland's democracy is 'collateral' in Tory 'culture war' over trans law block

SCOTLAND’S democracy is “collateral damage” in a Tory “culture war”, the leader of the SNP in Westminster has said.

The National (Scotland)

Henry McLeish says vetoing of gender bill could see 'slide towards independence'

FORMER first minister Henry McLeish has expressed fears that the UK Government’s decision to veto Holyrood’s gender reform legislation could…

Daily Mirror

'Nuclear option': Why has the UK Government blocked Scotland's gender reforms?

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned Rishi Sunak's Government the decision to stop the landmark reforms - a constitutional first - will 'inevitably' end up in the courts

The Guardian - UK

Westminster block on Scotland’s gender recognition bill may be gift to the SNP

While young transgender Scots express anger and frustration at intervention, critics doubt the looming legal battle will bring any more clarity

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The National (Scotland)

UK Government sets out five key reasons for gender reform block

THE UK Government has published the reasons why ministers believe gender reform legislation passed by Holyrood will have an “adverse effect” on…

The National (Scotland)

How the world's top newspapers covered Westminster blocking Scottish gender reform

THE UK Government has announced they will use a Section 35 Order to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Tory Government of stoking 'culture war' after blocking gender reforms

The First Minister made the allegation after Scottish Secretary Alister Jack used the original devolution legislation to stop Holyrood’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent

The Independent UK

Alister Jack: UK Government not seeking to veto Holyrood ‘whenever it chooses’

The Scottish Secretary was speaking as he addressed MPs on the decision to block gender reforms in Scotland.

Evening Standard

‘No iota of good faith’: Nicola Sturgeon blasts UK Government’s move to block Scotland’s gender reforms

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed at Holyrood in December but will now be stopped from becoming law

The National (Scotland)

A history of the UK Government blocking Scottish legislation

ALISTER Jack's use of Section 35 is not the first time the UK Government has acted to block Scottish laws from being passed ...

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Not an iota of good faith in UK Government’s gender Bill stance

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed at Holyrood in December but will now be stopped from becoming law.

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