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Petition to reverse block on Scotland's gender reforms smashes first milestone

It comes after Tory minister Kemi Badenoch declined an invitation to give evidence at a Holyrood committee on the decision to use a Section 35 order.

The National (Scotland)

Sturgeon: Testing limits of Section 35 veto in court is in the public interest

The First Minister said the Scottish Government was ‘looking at all options’ to challenge the legal veto.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack should have 'the guts' to defend Section 35 order in Holyrood, says FM

Jack said that Kemi Badenoch, the women's and equalities minister, should attend in his place, but on Monday it emerged that she too had declined an…

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Kemi Badenoch declines invitation to Holyrood committee over gender reform row

KEMI Badenoch has declined a Scottish Parliament committee's invitation to give evidence on the UK Government's decision to block gender reforms…

The National (Scotland)

Uncertainty on whether 'trigger' was met for Tories to use Section 35 over trans law

A PROFESSOR of law has said it’s “debatable” whether the indirect effects of the Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill…

The National (Scotland)

Trans rights activists protest over gender reform bill being blocked in Scotland

Swarms of transgender rights campaigners gathered in Glasgow today to protest the blocking of Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill by the UK government earlier this week

Daily Mirror

Majority of Scots 'now favour independence' after Section 35 devolution row

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MPs join hundreds protesting against gender bill block in Glasgow

MPs and MSPs were among hundreds of people protesting against the UK Government’s decision to block the Scottish Parliament’s gender recognition…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens urge Holyrood to support firefighters at risk of illness

MAGGIE Chapman of the Scottish Greens has called on MSPs to support firefighters who are at risk due to inadequate station facilities.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland and Malawi partnership to improve lives in both countries

A long-term agreement could improve the standard of living for both Scotland and Malawi - Scottish Parliament have heard

The National (Scotland)

Scottish independence poll sees HUGE lead for Yes amid Section 35 row

SUPPORT for Scottish independence is at its second-highest level EVER reached, according to an exclusive new polling series commissioned for The…

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian women with sight loss calling for free rail travel for blind people

Amanda Whitfield is backing the Fair Rail campaign by Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans

Daily Record

London, Scotland head for showdown as gender debate rages

In an unprecedented move, London has used its powers to block Scotland’s gender reform bill.

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Nicola Sturgeon slams Alister Jack for acting like a 'governor-general'

NICOLA Sturgeon has accused Alister Jack of acting like a “governor-general” after he blocked Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill.

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Holyrood Weekly: The National launches first podcast in new series

THE National has launched a new weekly podcast bringing you the latest political news, gossip and insight from the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

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…

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

Gender reform block ushers in ‘new and dangerous’ phase of devolution, says FM

The UK Government’s decision to block gender reform legislation in Scotland has demonstrated that Westminster is the “worst of both…

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The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Block on gender reform law shows Westminster is worst of both worlds

The First Minister addressed the issue at the annual Business in Scotland dinner on Thursday.

Daily Record

Family of tragic Doune teen who died of rare heart condition praised for fundraising efforts

The family of a Doune teenager who tragically died of a rare heart condition have been praised at Scottish Parliament for their awareness raising and fundraising efforts. Callum Ferrier, described as fit and “sports-mad”, was aged just 16 when his d

The National (Scotland)

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)

Trans people 'not part of my thinking' in gender bill block, Alister Jack says

ALISTER Jack has said the trans community was “not part of my thinking at all” when it came to his decision to block gender reform in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Trans community and supporters stage protest outside Scotland Office

The UK Government has blocked Scottish Parliament legislation on gender recognition reforms.

The Independent UK

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.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian councillor says UK Government block on gender rights bill 'revolting'

Connor McManus says UK Government is using 'recycled arguments' which were once used to try and deny gay people equal rights to block the Scottish Parliament's Gender Recognition Rights Bill

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