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Westminster urged to follow Sturgeon’s lead on abortion ‘buffer zones’

Westminster has been urged to follow Holyrood’s lead and bring in legislation to create “buffer zones” around abortion centres. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) made the plea after Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her ...

06 Sept 2022 at 17:26

Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

SNP lead candidate Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage in Scotland at the time it was made legal almost a decade ago. The finance secretary, one of the two frontrunners to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and First ...

20 Feb 2023 at 20:22

Scotland

Abortion clinic buffer zone new laws face final vote at Holyrood

The MSP responsible for buffer zone proposals outside abortion clinics has hailed the “historic moment” as it enters its final stage in Holyrood. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill will be debated in its final stage on ...

12 Jun 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

SNP MSP criticised for saying clinics ‘push abortion’

An SNP MSP has drawn criticism for saying clinics “push abortion without laying out the pros and cons”. John Mason, who represents Glasgow Shettleston, has been criticised in recent weeks for his defence of anti-abortion “vigils” that have ...

08 May 2022 at 11:25

Puberty blocker pause not fuelled by ideology, says top doctor

Scotland’s pause on puberty blockers was not driven by ideology, the country’s top doctor has said. Earlier this year, the decision was taken to pause the prescription of puberty blockers to young trans people following the publication of ...

29 Oct 2024 at 12:36

Johnson must explain pictures showing him drinking at party, says Ross

Boris Johnson must explain why he thinks him drinking at a party during a national lockdown was “acceptable”, Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has said. Pictures released by ITV News on Monday show the Prime Minster holding a drink ...

23 May 2022 at 19:25

Scotland

Abortion summit will ‘reaffirm women’s autonomy’ – Sturgeon

An abortion summit on Monday will be an important opportunity to “reaffirm women’s autonomy and right to choose”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. The summit, in Edinburgh, aims to ensure that women in Scotland can access ...

27 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Green MSP’s Ireland trip to ‘share experiences’ on abortion buffer zones

The MSP spearheading legislation at Holyrood aimed at halting demonstrations outside abortion clinics is visiting Ireland to speak to ministers and “learn from their experiences”. Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay is holding ...

14 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Slater pledges action on single-use vapes as report suggests possible ban

The Scottish Government has pledged to act against the “big problem” caused by single-use vapes. Circular economy minister Lorna Slater spoke about the impact disposable vapes have on the environment, communities and young ...

30 Jun 2023 at 12:26

Kate Forbes: Women should not be in fear when attending abortion clinics

Kate Forbes has committed to ensuring women are free from harassment and fear around abortion clinics following a plea from campaigners. The Finance Secretary returned from maternity leave early to launch her bid to ...

20 Feb 2023 at 18:03

Scotland

Abortion buffer zones come into force on ‘crucial day’ for reproductive rights

The implementation of new laws banning protesters from gathering outside clinics where abortions are carried out has been hailed as a “crucial day for reproductive rights” by the MSP who spearheaded the legislation....

24 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Ministers to consider banning disposable vapes

Ministers will give “consideration” to a potential ban on disposable vape devices in Scotland, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has said. Asked about a new campaign against single-use vapes, he said an expert group ...

19 Jan 2023 at 13:58

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