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Expert brands UK threat to block gender reform ‘more about culture wars' than law

THE UK Government’s threat to take an unprecedented step to block gender reform legislation in Scotland is more to do with culture wars than legal…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office spends nearly £1.5m on spin doctor fees since 2021

Expenditure on spin doctors was £944,645 in 2021/22 and £612,028 in April and October 2022.

The Independent UK

UK Government set to mount unprecedented legal challenge to block SNP's gender bill

The Tories are poised to lodge a Section 35 Order in an attempt to veto the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, which passed in Holyrood by 86 to 39.

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MSPs pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block

The Bill was passed after lengthy debate at Holyrood, by 86 votes to 39.

The Independent UK

Scottish Parliament passes controversial reforms making it easier to change gender

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 at Holyrood

Evening Standard

Scotland Office threatens to block Royal Assent of Holyrood's gender reforms

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack released a statement following the bill's passage in the Scottish Parliament

The National (Scotland)

Controversial gender reforms passed by MSPs

The Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 at Holyrood.

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Whitehall chief looking at whether to stop civil service work on Scotland vote

Scotland secretary tells MPs Simon Case is considering issue related to would-be independence referendum

The Guardian - UK

Alister Jack reveals UK civil service could block Scottish indyref2 preparation

THE head of the UK Civil Service will look into whether Scottish officials should still be allowed to work on indyref2 preparation, according to…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood elections can never deliver mandate for indyref2, Alister Jack suggests

ELECTIONS to the Scottish Parliament can never deliver a mandate for an independence referendum, Alister Jack has suggested.

The National (Scotland)

Role of civil service in Scotland being re-examined after IndyRef case – Jack

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told MPs that discussions were ongoing with senior civil servants in the UK and Scottish Governments.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack rejects SNP plan to use general election as 'de facto' referendum on Scottish independence

The Tory minister insisted Scotland remained part of a "voluntary" union despite the Supreme Court ruling against Nicola Sturgeon's government last week.

Daily Record

Yes movement must do what we do best – focus on the campaigning

The SNP's Economy spokesperson Alison Thewliss said an independent Scotland can do a 'darn sight better than broke, broken, Brexit Britain'.

Daily Record

UK Government braces with indyref2 to take the spotlight at Westminster

THE UK Government will this week face further questions over an independence referendum following the Supreme Court ruling, with ministers…

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Nicola Sturgeon urged to focus on 'issues that matter' after Supreme Court loss

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said Scots wanted Holyrood and Westminster to focus on tackling the cost of living crisis.

The National (Scotland)

Brexit has disrupted devolution and reduced Holyrood powers, politics expert says

BREXIT has disrupted devolution in the UK and seen a reduction in the extent of devolved powers, a political expert has said.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP refuses to say if UK will respect Supreme Court's indyref2 judgment

John Lamont, Tory MP, refused to “speculate” on the outcome of the constitutional court case due to be handed down by Supreme Court Justices on…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government 'considering blocking Nadine Dorries and Alister Jack's peerages'

RISHI Sunak is considering a move to block Boris Johnson’s attempt to hand seats in the Lords to close allies such as Nadine Dorries and Alister…

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Mhairi Black scolds future Lord Alister Jack over claim SNP 'deny democracy'

MHAIRI Black has told Alister Jack she "won't take advice from a soon-to-be unelected Baron" after the Scottish Secretary accused the SNP…

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack denies claims he paved the way for disastrous premiership of Liz Truss

ALISTER Jack has flatly denied claims made in a book detailing the rise of Liz Truss to Prime Minister that he paved the way for her to take over…

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway MP may be in line for peerage

Newspaper reports suggest Alister Jack could be on his way to the House of Lords as part of Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford demands 'baron-in-waiting' Alister Jack is SACKED from the Cabinet

IAN Blackford has demanded Alister Jack is sacked from the Cabinet after it emerged he is set to become a peer under Boris Johnson’s honours list.

The Independent UK

Labour demands Sunak blocks Johnson’s ‘conveyor belt of cronies’ to the Lords

The former prime minister has asked multiple Conservative MPs to hold off on their peerage so they do not trigger by-elections.

The National (Scotland)

Peerage delay for Tory MPs is 'manipulation of democracy in its worst form'

REPORTS that Boris Johnson has asked four Tory MPs to delay taking up peerages so that the party can avoid losing by-elections is "manipulation…

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson offers Lords seats for LIFE to young aides, MP pals and his holiday donor

Labour urged Rishi Sunak to block the Prime Minister rewarding cronies and a Tory donor - as he tries to dodge a by-election humiliation by letting four MPs DELAY taking up their seats

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