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Starmer says 16 too young as he speaks of ‘concern’ over new Scotland gender law

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he has “concerns” over Scotland’s gender recognition law because he considers 16 to be too young to decide to change gender. The SNP Government in Scotland passed legislation last month which will allow trans ...

15 Jan 2023 at 13:18

Jack confirms UK Government to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

The UK Government is to block controversial reforms of the gender recognition process passed by Holyrood, in a move branded by Nicola Sturgeon as a “full-frontal attack” on the Scottish Parliament. She hit out after Scottish Secretary Alister ...

16 Jan 2023 at 19:24

Deadline approaches for Rishi Sunak to decide on blocking Scotland’s gender law

The deadline for Rishi Sunak to decide whether to block Scotland’s gender laws will arrive this week as he considers legal advice about its impact. Multiple reports have suggested that the legal advice the UK Government has received will ...

16 Jan 2023 at 11:30

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

Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross has thrown his weight behind the UK Government’s move to block Holyrood’s controversial reforms of the gender bill saying the legislation “seriously damages the rights of women”. His comments ...

16 Jan 2023 at 22:22

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

The UK Government has been accused of using the “nuclear option” after Westminster stepped in to block Holyrood legislation aimed at simplifying the gender recognition process in Scotland. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he will ...

16 Jan 2023 at 23:00

Sturgeon: Blocking gender law would be using trans people as ‘political weapon’

Nicola Sturgeon has accused the UK Government of “using trans people as a political weapon” if they seek to block gender reforms passed by the Scottish Parliament. The deadline for Rishi Sunak to block the Gender Recognition Reform ...

16 Jan 2023 at 14:38

Humza Yousaf to meet Rishi Sunak during London trip

Humza Yousaf will meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in person for the first time since he became Scotland’s First Minister. Mr Yousaf will meet the Prime Minister amid the looming court battle between Holyrood and Westminster after ...

24 Apr 2023 at 07:54

Devolution discussed at first meeting between Humza Yousaf and Rishi Sunak

Scotland’s First Minister raised concerns around “UK Government attacks on devolution” during his first in-person meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Scottish Government has said. A spokesman for Mr Yousaf said the ...

24 Apr 2023 at 20:11

Amending gender reform Bill ‘would be dancing to Westminster’s tune’

Amending controversial gender reforms would be “dancing to Westminster’s tune”, Humza Yousaf has said as he clashed with fellow SNP leadership candidates on the issue. The UK Government for the first time used Section 35 ...

20 Mar 2023 at 21:28

Scots believe SNP candidates would be worse than Nicola Sturgeon, poll suggests

The majority of Scots believe the candidates to replace Nicola Sturgeon would be worse than the outgoing First Minister, a poll has suggested. The poll, of 1,002 Scots between March 9 and 13, was released on Monday in ...

13 Mar 2023 at 18:31

Scotland’s highest court to hear gender recognition reform legal challenge

The Scottish Government will go to court in September as it seeks to challenge the UK Government’s decision to block controversial gender recognition reforms. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf confirmed in April ...

27 Jun 2023 at 14:04

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Four in 10 Scots think Sturgeon should stand down, poll finds

More than four in 10 voters in Scotland think First Minister Nicola Sturgeon should resign immediately, according to a new poll carried out amid controversy over gender recognition reforms. The Panelbase survey ...

12 Feb 2023 at 11:48

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