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Controversial gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

The Bill will make it easier for trans people to obtain a gender recognition certificate, but critics are concerned about its impact on women.

The Independent UK

Scotland poised to pass law to let people aged 16 and 17 change sex on birth certificate

Crunch vote looms after marathon Holyrood debate in which only half of tabled amendments were discussed

The Guardian - UK

Consideration of amendments to gender reforms begins after Tory delays

More than 150 amendments will be debated by MSPs before the final vote on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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Scotland’s proposed gender recognition laws explained

The Holyrood bill introducing a system of self-declaration for gender recognition has polarised opinion

The Guardian - UK

MSPs set for mammoth 9-hour debate on gender recognition legislation

MSPs will discuss around 153 amendments to the controversial Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill today before a vote at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Daily Record

MSPs say tracing public money to Ferguson Marine ‘has proved difficult’

The Public Audit Committee has been looking into the procurement and construction of Glen Sannox and hull 802

Insider UK

NHS crisis has been made worse by SNP's poor decisions and leadership

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the increase in funding for the health service by the government is essential.

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SNP must explain to Scots why they want independence, says Black

The comments come as a sixth poll in a row showed majority support for independence.

The Independent UK

Sixth poll shows support for Scottish independence over the Union continues

Following the Supreme Court ruling support for independence has risen as high as 56.

The National (Scotland)

Gender law could lure sex offenders to Scotland, claims former First Minister

Lord McConnell said a summit should be staged to bring together different parties.

Daily Record

Unionist parties fume over SNP's 'needless' 2023 independence conference

THE SNP have announced plans to hold an emergency conference in early 2023 – and the Unionists are fuming ...

The National (Scotland)

Cross-party MSPs aim to ease concerns over gender recognition bill

Group tables amendments amid fears men could abuse the changes, as UN expert urges Holyrood not to delay or water down new law

The Guardian - UK

Economists, charities, and everyone else: How Scotland reacted to the Budget

THE Scottish Government has laid out its Budget for 2023-2024 in a heated Holyrood session which saw accusations of leaking to the media fly…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to spend extra £1bn on health by raising taxes on higher earners

Scottish government promises to tackle health and social care crisis to protect weakest and poorest

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Airbnb crackdown delay branded 'shameful' by council leader

The deadline for applications to get a licence for holiday lets has been pushed back to October of next year, amid concerns about the impact during the cost of living crisis.

The Independent UK

£20m indyref2 budget reallocated to fuel poverty fund after Supreme Court ruling

John Swinney announced the move in his budget statement to Holyrood on Thursday.

Daily Record

Scottish Budget: 5 things you need to know from John Swinney's tax rising statement

Ahead of his statement Swinney apologised to the Presiding Officer after details of his Budget were leaked to the media, saying no-one was authorised to do so.

The Independent UK

Royal Mail dispute likely to continue into new year, union leader warns

Hundreds of striking posties descended on Holyrood demanding the First Minister and MSPs support their demands for better working conditions.

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The National (Scotland)

MPs block SNP attempt to give Holyrood power to hold indyref2

THE SNP's attempt to amend the Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to hold indyref2 has been blocked by MPs.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs as young as 16 under proposed Holyrood reforms being reviewed by Government

YOUNG people from the age of 16 could be voted in as MSPs and councillors under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

SNP respond to accusations of 'murky' £100,000 loan from Peter Murrell

THE SNP have responded to Scottish Tory accusations of “murky” finances after Peter Murrell – the party’s chief executive – loaned it…

The National (Scotland)

SNP bid to amend Scotland Act delayed as Commons suspended for King's visit

THE first step in the SNP’s bid to amend the Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to legislate for indyref2 has been hit with an early delay after the…

Daily Record

Stephen Flynn calls for Rishi Sunak to follow SNP Government's lead on dealing with strikes

The new SNP Westminster leader praised Holyrood for engaging in "positive and proactive" talks with unions to avert a strike by members of Unite and Unison.

The National (Scotland)

SNP bid to amend Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to hold indyref2

THE SNP group in Westminster is launching a bid to allow amendments to the Scotland Act so that Holyrood can hold an independence referendum.

The Guardian - UK

Trans women can take seats on public boards set aside for women, Scottish judge rules

Guidance that extends definition of ‘woman’ to transgender women with gender recognition certificate is lawful, court rules

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