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Wednesday briefing: The Scottish trans rights law that has turned into a constitutional crisis

In today’s newsletter: For the first time ever, the UK government vetoed a Scottish law change – this is why

The Guardian - UK

SNP unite with trade unions in opposition to Tory strike bill

The STUC and the SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn have pledged “outright opposition” to the Tory Government’s Strikes Bill at a…

The National (Scotland)

MP who accepted a caution for domestic assault may stand against old party Plaid Cymru at next election

Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP Jonathan Edwards spoke about what his future might hold

Wales Online

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'It's going to be hell': Green MSP raises fears of impact of gender reform block

A Section 35 order has put the passage of long-awaited gender reforms in doubt, with an MSP raising fears that the "toxic" debate will get…

The National (Scotland)

Westminster block on Scotland’s gender recognition bill may be gift to the SNP

While young transgender Scots express anger and frustration at intervention, critics doubt the looming legal battle will bring any more clarity

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow trans activist condemns UK Government blocking of Scotland gender bill as 'attack' on trans rights and devolution

Beth Douglas, a trans woman and Rainbow Greens Co-Convenor, condemned the decision, saying it was "an attack on Scotland's trans people" as well as "an attack on devolution".

Glasgow Live

Crackdown on West End pedicabs and discarded e-bikes across London shelved

Council warning ‘chaos to descend on streets’ as Government legislation put back

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Court battle looms as UK ministers block Scottish gender recognition law

Nicola Sturgeon says her government will ‘vigorously defend’ legislation by seeking judicial review of decision

The Guardian - UK

How the world's top newspapers covered Westminster blocking Scottish gender reform

THE UK Government has announced they will use a Section 35 Order to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.

The National (Scotland)

A history of the UK Government blocking Scottish legislation

ALISTER Jack's use of Section 35 is not the first time the UK Government has acted to block Scottish laws from being passed ...

The National (Scotland)

Martin Docherty-Hughes quits as SNP Westminster Chief Whip after just six weeks

Brendan O'Hara is the SNP's new chief whip.

Daily Record

SNP's chief whip at Westminster resigns after six weeks for personal reasons

THE SNP's chief whip at Westminster has resigned just six weeks after taking on the role.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government using 'nuclear option' to block Holyrood gender reform bill, claims SNP minister

Shona Robison claimed there was "no legal basis" for Westminster to challenge the GRR Bill backed by MSPs from across the parties.

Daily Record

Douglas Ross: 'Majority of voters' oppose gender reform legislation

SCOTTISH Conservative leader Douglas Ross has claimed that a “majority of voters” are against gender reform in Scotland after the UK Government…

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

Scotland gender recognition bill: what is a section 35 order?

Clash over transgender rights will be seen as a test of the constitutional balance between Holyrood and Westminster

The National (Scotland)

UK's constitutional debate is 'full-blown crisis of democracy', Flynn warns

THE constitutional debate has become a “full-blown crisis of democracy”, the SNP’s Westminster leader will argue in a major speech today.

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross backs Westminster’s move to halt Holyrood’s Gender Bill

The Scottish Tory leader said he believes many voters think Nicola Sturgeon ‘rushed’ the Bill through Parliament.

Wales Online

'Strikes Bill' vote sees protestors gather at Westminster in 'freezing' temperatures

One protestor said 'You can’t make people go to work five days a week and have to use food banks and remove their ability to protest'

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The National (Scotland)

Blocking gender reform spells the end of devolution - The REAL Scottish Politics

LAST month, the Gender Recognition Bill was approved in the Scottish Parliament with cross party support, despite a concerted attempt by the…

Evening Standard

UK Government will block Scottish gender recognition reforms

Nicola Sturgeon said the move was a ‘full-frontal’ attack

The Independent UK

Jack confirms UK Government to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

Nicola Sturgeon said the move was a ‘full-frontal’ attack.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon reacts as UK blocks Scottish gender reform bill

NICOLA Sturgeon has condemned the UK Government's blocking of gender reform legislation as a "full-frontal attack" on Scotland's democracy.

Daily Record

UK Government blocks Holyrood gender reform law sparking major political row

Alister Jack has confirmed that Westminster has intervened to strike down legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament for the first time since 1999.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government decides to BLOCK Scotland's gender reforms

THE UK Government has blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law after it was passed overwhelmingly by MSPs.

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