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Cross-party congress renews calls for rejection of controversial Ravenscraig rail freight hub appeal

The proposals from the Russell Group were thrown out by North Lanarkshire Council in December last year

Daily Record

Abortion clinic buffer zones working group had ‘run its course’ says Green MSP

A MINISTERIAL working group set up to consider issues around access to abortion had “run its course”, the MSP spearheading legislation to bring…

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Scots abortion buffer zone working group ends

It's understood that members of the buffer zone working group were told of its closure on Tuesday.

Daily Record

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First Minister says campaigners shouldn't doubt his buffer zones support

HUMZA Yousaf has said no one should be “in any doubt” about his commitment to implementing buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland…

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Activists call for whip removal from SNP MSP after he takes part in pro-life protest

AN SNP MSP has been photographed participating in an anti-abortion protest in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Ex-MLA urges Scottish Government to 'pull finger out' on buffer zones bill

THE Scottish Government needs to “pull its finger out” and get buffer zones in place around abortion clinics urgently, the politician who got…

The National (Scotland)

'Evil and vindictive': Gillian Mackay reveals abuse from anti-abortion campaigners

THE MSP leading on buffer zone legislation received personally abusive comments throughout the consultation on her draft private member’s bill,…

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Pro-choice campaigners call for more urgency on buffer zones bill

FRUSTRATED pro-choice campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to make implementing buffer zones around abortion clinics an urgent…

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What is a 'buffer zone' and what could a ban on anti-abortion protests look like?

Our campaign Give Us Space is backing Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay’s members' bill to bring in protections for women accessing health care.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf gives 'unequivocal' backing to buffer zone legislation

HUMZA Yousaf has given his “unequivocal” backing to plans to create buffer zones outside abortion clinics.

The National (Scotland)

Gillian Mackay: Being behind rest of UK with buffer zones is no bad thing

BEING the last UK country to implement buffer zones around abortion clinics will not necessarily be a bad thing, the Green MSP leading on the…

The National (Scotland)

Sainsbury’s launches disposable vapes review which could see them put behind counters like cigarettes

EXCLUSIVE: Supermarket giant looking at change in policy to put single-use vapes out of reach - but faces calls to go further and ban them completely.

Daily Record

Health Secretary pledges rapid action on 'unacceptable' anti-abortion protests

THE anti-abortion protests staged by religious activists outside a major Scottish hospital were “unacceptable”, the Health Secretary has said…

The National (Scotland)

Faith group called out for 'disingenuous' response to abortion protesters

A FAITH-based organisation has been called out for giving a “disingenuous” response to a “mob” of more than 100 anti-choice protesters…

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NHS doctor calls on Humza Yousaf to act after 'intimidating' anti-abortion protest

AN NHS doctor has called on Humza Yousaf to move on plans to create no-protest “buffer” zones outside of clinics that provide abortion services…

Daily Record

Glasgow doctor who confronted anti-abortion mob outlines 'desperate need' for buffer zones in plea to Humza Yousaf

Dr Greg Irwin, a consultant at Glasgow Children's Hospital, slammed the group saying they are 'bullying' women attending the hospital to seek abortion healthcare.

The National (Scotland)

Green MSP looking to speed up buffer zones bill as abortion protests intensify

GILLIAN Mackay has said she will be looking to speed up progress on her Safe Access Zones Bill after "sickening" harassment of patients…

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MSPs brace for new era in Holyrood as leadership contest comes to an end

MSPs are braced for a changing of the guard as Nicola Sturgeon’s defining era as Scotland’s first female First Minister draws to a close.

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Daily Record

Staff left to work 'unpaid hours' in Forth Valley over concerns about impact of waiting times

The issue was one of several brought up during Cathie Cowan's appearance in front of the Holyrood committee.

The Guardian - UK

SNP leadership candidates urged to commit to abortion clinic buffer zones

Concerns that Scotland lagging behind rest of UK as anti-abortion protests continue outside clinics

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes 'won't change abortion law in Scotland' if she becomes first minister

Campaigners have called for abortion provision to be extended and decriminalised after powers were given to Holyrood in 2016

Daily Record

Jobs boost at new North Lanarkshire recycling centre as a result of Deposit Return Scheme

The Motherwell site will play a key role as a regional collection and counting hub

Daily Record

Falkirk teenagers' eco event shows hundreds of school pupils how to help tackle climate change

Erin Henderson and Tamsin Gold said they wanted a day that would give a positive message about the climate change fight

The National (Scotland)

Gillian Mackay wants 'nitty-gritty' detail on FM candidates' abortion views

GREEN MSP Gillian Mackay has urged SNP leadership candidates to speak to her directly about the “nitty-gritty” detail of her Safe Access Zones…

Glasgow Live

Glasgow health clinic attacked by extremist group leader and branded 'killers'

Glasgow's Sandyford Clinic has come under fire as Richard Lucas, the head of the anti-abortion Scottish Family Party (SFP), has accused them of being "killers".

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