The Latest Breaking News from Monica Lennon

How feminist is Scotland? Seven key laws and policies aimed at helping women

LEGISLATION and government plans have historically often excluded the perspective of women, but in modern Scotland we have seen numerous…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2023

Fears Scots kids will become victims of violence after brutal funding cuts to youth centre

Teenagers using the service at YMCA in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, have told how they face roaming the streets with nowhere else to go.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

Taxpayer-funded firm set up by Nicola Sturgeon to help children in care splurged £100k on SNP-linked lobbyists

The Promise Scotland is facing claims it has failed to make “any tangible difference” for disadvantaged youngsters despite handing the huge sum to controversial PR consultants Charlotte Street Partners.

Daily Record · Feb 12, 2023

Labour's trans split highlights party's fatal 'fence sitting' problem, expert says

DIVISIONS in Labour which have been exposed over the UK Government’s blocking of gender reform legislation are reflective of the party’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023

Smear tests 'not working' as hundreds miss crucial cancer diagnosis

HUNDREDS of cervical cancer cases are going undetected in Scotland each year due to missed routine screenings, The Ferret can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023

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 · Jan 18, 2023

Labour MSP accuses Keir Starmer of 'undermining' Scottish party over gender reform criticism

EXCLUSIVE: Monica Lennon said the Labour leader's opposition to lowering the age at which someone can change gender was "unhelpful" and disappointing

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

"Heartbreaking" death toll of homeless Scots in Glasgow reaches 160 sparking demands for nationwide probe

The death toll of homeless Scots living in temporary accommodation in the city over the last five years was branded 'heartbreaking'.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Westminster of launching 'full frontal attack' on Scottish Parliament

The Scottish and UK Governments are set to clash in court over the controversial gender recognition reforms backed by MSPs.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Scots back alcohol sponsorship having 'no place in sport', survey finds

A NEW survey has revealed that just one in four Scots would not support a ban on sports sponsorship by the alcohol industry ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022