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Former Supreme Court justice says gender bill legal challenge will be ‘very difficult’

Lord Sumption warned the 'Scottish Government’s legal position is arguable, but I think it is weak'.

Daily Record

A crisis week for the Scottish Nationalist Party

The SNP was this week frantically seeking to manage the fallout from the arrest of its former chief executive Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, in an investigation into party finances.

The Week

A crisis week for the Scottish National Party

The SNP was this week frantically seeking to manage the fallout from the arrest of its former chief executive Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, in an investigation into party finances.

The Week

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SNP MSP warns of 'humiliating defeat' for Humza Yousaf in gender reform court battle

Ash Regan, a critic of the legislation, urged a rethink of the Government strategy

Daily Record

The missing fortune, the luxury caravan and the couple in disgrace — is this the implosion of the SNP?

In-fighting, plummeting poll ratings and a humiliating police investigation — each day brings a new scandal for the Scottish National Party. Euan McColm reports on Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell and the unfolding chaos at the heart of Scottish politics

Evening Standard

UK media to discuss airing Scotland football games for free at SNP-chaired event

THE Scottish Football Association will join a host of broadcasters at a roundtable discussion aimed at getting Scotland’s international football…

The National (Scotland)

SNP NEC member threatens to quit over financial concerns

A MEMBER of the SNP’s governing body is threatening to quit if the party does not consider appointing forensic auditors.

The National (Scotland)

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Humza Yousaf's toiling SNP will not be helped by gender reform court battle

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says it is hard to see how the Scottish Government can benefit from the legal dispute

Daily Record

What is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and what does a legal challenge mean?

The Scottish Government is taking court action against a UK Government block on the legislation.

The Independent UK

Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

The Scottish Government will take legal action after Westminster vetoed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

The Independent UK

Scotland confirms it will seek judicial review of UK block on gender bill

The Scottish Government on Wednesday said it would seek a judicial review of the British government's decision to block a proposed Scottish law that makes it easier for people to change their legal gender.

Reuters

SNP hunts for new chief exec amid demands for more clarity over party finances

Former Scottish cabinet secretary Alex Neil urged Humza Yousaf to bring in forensic accountants to go through the party’s finances.

The Independent UK

Michael Russell replaced as interim SNP chief amid hunt for Peter Murrell replacement

MICHAEL Russell has moved aside as interim chief executive of the SNP as the hunt for a new permanent holder of the position kicks off ...

The National (Scotland)

Joanna Cherry 'cannot understand' reason for legal action on gender reform

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has said she “cannot understand” why the Scottish Government is taking Westminster to court over its veto of Scotland’s…

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UK Government will 'robustly defend' gender reform bill veto, says Alister Jack

Tory MP Jack said that the bill was blocked because it 'would have an adverse effect on reserved matters' including the UK-wide Equalities Act.

The Guardian - UK

Yousaf and Forbes urge SNP members to stay with party after auditors disclosure

First minister reveals firm resigned several months ago but that he did not find out until first NEC meeting as party leader

The National (Scotland)

Tories' block on Scottish gender reform to be challenged in court

THE Tory government’s decision to block gender reform passed by the Scottish Parliament from becoming law will be challenged in court,…

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour urged to clarify stance on gender reforms amid looming legal bid

The Scottish Conservatives said Anas Sarwar must make his party’s position clear.

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Hope of winning gender bill legal challenge 'vanishingly small', top expert says

HUMZA Yousaf’s chances of winning a legal challenge against the UK Government’s block of Scottish gender reform are “vanishingly small”, a…

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf launches legal challenge to Tory Government gender reform bill veto

The Scottish and UK Governments will face off in a courtroom over the controversial legislation

Evening Standard

OPINION - The SNP are learning exactly where arrogance and leadership cults lead

Bankcrupties, as Ernest Hemingway put it, happen “in two ways — gradually and then suddenly”. That quip captures the tragi-farce playing out in the SNP. The party which rode the high horse of Scottish nationalism as the governing party at Holyrood since 2007 also captured support south of the border.…

Daily Record

Former SNP minister says Humza Yousaf ‘doesn’t have a chance’ of winning gender bill legal battle

Alex Neil said Yousaf should reintroduce the legislation and deal with its “deficiencies” instead of mounting a legal challenge.

The Independent UK

Yousaf told he ‘doesn’t have a chance’ of winning legal battle over gender Bill

Former SNP MSP Alex Neil has urged the First Minister to change gender recognition reform legislation, instead of going to court over it.

Daily Record

Joanna Cherry says decision not to suspend Peter Murrell's SNP membership is 'remarkable'

Cherry compared the case of the former party chief executive and Nicola Sturgeon's husband to MSP Michelle Thomson, who was suspended in 2015 over a police investigation.

The Independent UK

Hire forensic accountants to go through SNP finances, Yousaf urged

Former Scottish minister Alex Neil made the call after it emerged the party has been without auditors for several months.

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