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UK should follow Scotland and cut voting age to 16, experts say

YOUNG people who voted in local and Scottish Parliament elections for the first time at the age of 16 are more likely to retain the habit than older…

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First-time voters aged 16 ‘more likely to build voting habit than those aged 18’

A new study suggests lowering the voting age in Scotland to 16 has encouraged youngsters to vote into their twenties.

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Keir Starmer faces backlash for contradicting Scottish Labour on gender reform

KEIR Starmer is facing a backlash from within his own party after he said he had “concerns” about gender reform in Scotland –…

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Keir Starmer says 16 is too young to change gender amid ‘concern’ over Scottish law

It comes as the UK Government considers whether to block a Scottish Bill that would allow people to self-identify as a different gender.

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Keir Starmer says he believes 16-year-olds are too young to change their legal gender

Keir Starmer said he had 'concerns' over Scotland's reforms to the law for trans people, but did not say if he would block the law as PM, adding he did not want it to be a 'toxic political football'

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer contradicts Scottish Labour on Gender Recognition Reform bill

Scottish Labour voted in favour of the bill but Starmer said 16 is too young to change gender.

Daily Record

SNP agree resolution text for delegates to vote on - here's their mixed reaction

SNP members will debate whether the next Westminster or Holyrood election should be used as a de facto independence referendum.

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SNP could fight next Holyrood election as de facto independence referendum

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there is a ‘cast-iron democratic mandate for a referendum’.

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Tommy Sheppard: why don’t we use both elections in fight for independence?

With support for independence rising, how can we allow people to express their views?

The National (Scotland)

SNP NEC agrees indyref2 strategy resolution to be debated at conference

SNP National Executive Committee has unanimously agreed the wording of a draft resolution to be debated at the party’s Special Democracy…

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Nicola Sturgeon 'to make major change to de facto referendum plan'

THE SNP may be set to roll back plans for a de facto independence referendum at the next General Election with major changes to the proposals at a…

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'Rishi Sunak should respect trans rights and uphold devolution in the UK'

The Gender Recognition Reform Bill was passed at Holyrood in an extremely important victory for LGBTQ+ rights and the decision needs to be respected by Rishi Sunak, writes Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive, of Stonewall

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak waiting on 'final advice' over whether to block gender reform in Scotland

RISHI Sunak has said he is waiting on “final advice” over whether to intervene and block gender reform legislation passed by the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Tory think tank backs UK blocking Scotland's gender reforms - but will they do it?

Will the UK Government really challenge Scotland's gender reform bill? Our political reporter looks at the viability of a Section 35 order

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Conservative peer urges UK Government to challenge gender recognition Bill

Lord Keen’s comments came as LGBT groups wrote to the Prime Minister asking him not to take the step.

Edinburgh Live

Former Edinburgh university lecturer clambered onto Scottish Parliament roof

Justin Kenrick - a member of eco-group Extinction Rebellion - triggered a security scare when he scaled the building and unfurled a large banner over the front entrance stating ‘Climate Assembly, Be Bold’.

Daily Record

SNP MP claims forcing early Holyrood election would lead to Douglas Ross as First Minister

Pete Wishart gave cautious backing to plans for the SNP to turn the next Westminster election into a 'de facto' referendum on independence.

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Online petition calling for Scottish Government to accelerate A9 dualling reaches nearly 4000 signatures

Campaigners in Perth and Kinross want a revised timetable and detailed plan for dualling each section to be published

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Mark Drakeford wants similar GRR law to Scotland introduced in Wales

WELSH First Minister Mark Drakeford has said that Wales should have a self-identification system similar to the one in Scotland.

Daily Record

Scottish Government 'out of touch with reality' as MSPs debate independence while NHS struggles

The first debate of 2023 in the Scottish Parliament saw SNP ministers call for their democratic mandate to be respected.

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Hollywood star John Cena goes on pro-independence Twitter following spree

HOLLYWOOD star and WWE wrestler John Cena has taken an apparent interest in Scotland’s independence movement.

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MSPs to get 1.5 per cent pay rise – here's how much they'll earn now

MSPs will receive a below-inflation pay rise this year, Holyrood’s governing body has decided.

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When does today's debate on independence start and how can I watch?

THE first debate of 2023 in the Scottish Parliament is set to take place on Tuesday and will focus on independence.

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Scottish Government remains 'willing to engage with UK' on route to referendum

THE Scottish Government remains “willing to engage” with Westminster to establish a route to indyref2, the Constitution Secretary said ahead of…

The Independent UK

Westminster must respect Scotland’s choice on independence, Robertson says

Scotland’s Constitution Secretary will address the country’s future in Holyrood.

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