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Members of the SNP have backed the push to implement abortion buffer zones. On the first day of the party’s conference, delegates voted “overwhelmingly” to pass a motion which seeks to “ensure that national buffer zone legislation is enacted to ...

08 Oct 2022 at 18:20

Scotland

MSP: Anti-monarchy arrests raise ‘questions’ over anti-abortion protest stance

The handling of anti-monarchy protesters in recent weeks raises “interesting questions” when compared to cases of anti-abortion gatherings, a Scottish Greens MSP has said. Gillian Mackay is spearheading proposals to bring in buffer zones ...

26 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Nicola Sturgeon warns of ‘deeply distressing’ impact of anti-abortion protests

Nicola Sturgeon has said her miscarriage would have been made “much more upsetting” by anti-abortion protesters armed with “images of foetuses on placards”. The Scottish First Minister, who previously spoke about the “painful ...

28 Sept 2022 at 15:04

Scotland

MSP reassures trade unions over abortion clinic buffer zones plan

The MSP spearheading proposals to introduce buffer zones around abortion clinics has sought to reassure union leaders on concerns over the legislation’s potential impact on industrial action. Scottish Greens MSP Gillian ...

23 Sept 2022 at 18:32

Scotland

Greens MSP: Branding anti-abortion protests as ‘vigils’ is wholly inappropriate

The MSP leading proposals for buffer zones outside Scotland’s abortion clinics has said it is “wholly inappropriate” to suggest anti-abortion protesters are engaging in “vigils”. Gillian Mackay, from the Scottish ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:44

Scotland

Consultation on abortion clinic buffer zones receives 12,000 responses

A consultation on introducing buffer zones around abortion clinics has closed after receiving more than 12,000 responses. The views of the public were sought after Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay launched a ...

12 Aug 2022 at 11:34

Scotland

John Mason: I still think it is important to state my position on abortion

An SNP MSP disciplined by his party over his comments on proposals for buffer zones around abortion clinics says he still feels there is a need to speak out on his position. John Mason has come under fire ...

23 Sept 2022 at 12:53

Scotland

Scotland football games must be free to view, says Greens MSP

Scotland’s international football fixtures should be free to view, a Scottish Greens MSP has said. It comes as ITV confirmed Wednesday evening’s match at Hampden Park against Ukraine will be streamed for ...

21 Sept 2022 at 16:51

Scotland

Second summit on abortion clinic buffer zones planned this month

The Scottish Government will host a second summit on buffer zones around abortion clinics later this month. Nicola Sturgeon chaired the first event at the end of June, describing it as “constructive and ...

04 Aug 2022 at 17:45

Scotland

MSP launches consultation on plans for buffer zones outside abortion clinics

Introducing buffer zones will help women access abortions without intimidation or harassment, a Green MSP said as consultation on the legislative proposals was launched. Gillian Mackay’s proposed ...

19 May 2022 at 13:26

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 ...

23 May 2022 at 19:25

Scotland

Green MSP accuses Tories of ‘misogynistic behaviour’ in Holyrood

The “misogynistic behaviour” of some Scottish Tory MSPs is both “intimidating and disrespectful” to female politicians in Holyrood, the Scottish Greens business manager has claimed. Gillian ...

28 Dec 2022 at 00:01

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