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Scottish minister rejects UK Government claims over deposit return request

Lorna Slater accused Alister Jack of ‘political game-playing’.

The Independent UK

Legal case claims Alister Jack's concerns around gender reform are 'irrational'

CONCERNS raised by the Scottish Secretary relating to gender recognition reform are “irrational”, the Scottish Government has argued in a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister argue

The 22-page petition was published on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

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SNP minister claims 'no option' but to launch legal challenge against UK Government over GRR

The Scottish and UK Governments face another day in court in a row over blocked plans to make it easier for people to switch their legally recognised genders.

Daily Record

UK Government's gender reform block was not 'last resort', says SNP minister

A SCOTTISH Government minister has claimed Westminster repeatedly refused to explore options which would have prevented it from using the nuclear…

The National (Scotland)

'Racist' Suella Braverman and the MoD's nuclear secrets

THE latest edition of The Worst of Westminster is out now, featuring a "cover up" from the Ministry of Defence and Conservatives turning…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government will 'robustly defend' gender reform bill veto, says Alister Jack

Tory MP Jack said that the bill was blocked because it 'would have an adverse effect on reserved matters' including the UK-wide Equalities Act.

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Alister Jack says UK Government will 'robustly defend' gender bill veto

SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has said the UK Government will “robustly defend” its decision to stop Scotland’s gender legislation from…

The National (Scotland)

Hope of winning gender bill legal challenge 'vanishingly small', top expert says

HUMZA Yousaf’s chances of winning a legal challenge against the UK Government’s block of Scottish gender reform are “vanishingly small”, a…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf to make announcement on gender legislation challenge 'imminently'

HUMZA Yousaf is expected to announce legal action against the UK Government this week after it blocked legislation which would have made it easier…

The National (Scotland)

Over 100,000 people sign petition telling Tories not to amend Equality Act

The UK Government is reportedly considering amending the Equality Act to define sex as 'biological rather than gender'

The National (Scotland)

Labour calls for Scotland election and brands Tories and SNP ‘democracy deniers’

Shadow Scotland secretary Ian Murray said new First Minister Humza Yousaf has ‘no mandate’.

The Independent UK

Government didn’t block Scotland match from terrestrial TV – Scottish Secretary

Scotland defeated Spain 2-0 in the Euro 2024 qualifier at Hampden Park.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack says Yousaf should put independence movement 'into reverse'

Alister Jack said Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf should put the independence movement “into reverse”...

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Humza Yousaf promises to 'argue tirelessly' for Scottish independence

The SNP leader insisted his Government would be "able to deliver on our priorities more effectively when Scotland is independent".

The Independent UK

Scotland’s new First Minister vows to argue ‘tirelessly’ for independence

Humza Yousaf was speaking after being elected into the top job in Scottish politics by MSPs.

Insider UK

Slater to ‘persist’ with DRS, despite Jack ‘undermining’ the scheme

Row comes as a group of soft drinks makers urge new First Minister to press ahead with the scheme

The Independent UK

Alister Jack urges Scotland’s next FM to choose collaboration, not confrontation

The Scottish Secretary spoke out ahead of the new SNP leader being announced on Monday.

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The National (Scotland)

'Colossal waste': Cost of Alister Jack's spin doctors revealed

THE cost to the taxpayer of Scotland Office spin doctors has been revealed amid accusations the department is wasting public money.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government is 'actively undermining' Scotland overseas, says Angus Robertson

THERE is an “emerging pattern of active undermining of Scottish interests overseas” by the UK Government, Scotland’s constitution secretary…

Insider UK

Chancellor defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

'We will continue to engage with the industry'

The National (Scotland)

Duty rise 'will be a broken system', says whisky boss and demands meeting with Hunt

CHIEF executive of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is demanding an urgent meeting with Jeremy Hunt to discuss the impact of alcohol duty…

The Independent UK

Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding an urgent meeting with the Chancellor after he announced a 10.1% increase in alcohol duty from August.

The National (Scotland)

Tory Budget 'attack on most vulnerable' that won't tackle cost of living crisis

While Hunt touted the Budget as a “plan for growth” and big business celebrated, smaller firms and those on benefits and low incomes were left…

The Guardian - UK

Plans by Westminster to block Scottish bottle deposit scheme a ‘travesty’

Environmental campaigners furious Alister Jack intends to deny trade exemption for bottle recycling proposals

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