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Scotland's Sturgeon: It would be 'outrage' for London to block gender reforms

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Monday any move by London to block Scotland's gender reform bill would be an "outrage" as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak prepared to use his constitutional powers to block the legislation.

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Sturgeon: Blocking gender law would be using trans people as ‘political weapon’

The UK Government has until Wednesday to challenge the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak told it would be an 'outrage' to block Scotland's gender reforms

The Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that if the UK Government uses Section 35 of the Scotland Act to block the landmark reforms it would be showing 'complete contempt' for Holyrood

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Nicola Sturgeon brands Keir Starmer a 'pale imitation' of Tories in scathing attack on Labour leader

The First Minister slammed the UK Labour leader after he shared his concerns over the controversial GRR bill passed by Holyrood.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon warns UK Government that blocking gender recognition reforms would be an 'outrage'

The First Minister accused the UK Government of using trans people as a "political weapon" amid reports that Westminster will block a law aimed at helping people change gender more easily.

Daily Record

Could Westminster and Holyrood face a constitutional clash over gender law?

Rishi Sunak could be set for a major clash with the Scottish Government, with speculation that he will move to block its gender recognition law.

The Independent UK

Sunak can block Scot gender law, says ex-law chief Dominic Grieve accusing SNP of ‘manufacturing grievance’

The former senior Tory minister dismissed the row as ‘political froth’ which would ultimately be decided in the courts

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UK should follow Scotland and cut voting age to 16, experts say

YOUNG people who voted in local and Scottish Parliament elections for the first time at the age of 16 are more likely to retain the habit than older…

The National (Scotland)

First-time voters aged 16 ‘more likely to build voting habit than those aged 18’

A new study suggests lowering the voting age in Scotland to 16 has encouraged youngsters to vote into their twenties.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer faces backlash for contradicting Scottish Labour on gender reform

KEIR Starmer is facing a backlash from within his own party after he said he had “concerns” about gender reform in Scotland –…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer says 16 is too young to change gender amid ‘concern’ over Scottish law

It comes as the UK Government considers whether to block a Scottish Bill that would allow people to self-identify as a different gender.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer says he believes 16-year-olds are too young to change their legal gender

Keir Starmer said he had 'concerns' over Scotland's reforms to the law for trans people, but did not say if he would block the law as PM, adding he did not want it to be a 'toxic political football'

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer contradicts Scottish Labour on Gender Recognition Reform bill

Scottish Labour voted in favour of the bill but Starmer said 16 is too young to change gender.

Daily Record

SNP agree resolution text for delegates to vote on - here's their mixed reaction

SNP members will debate whether the next Westminster or Holyrood election should be used as a de facto independence referendum.

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SNP could fight next Holyrood election as de facto independence referendum

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there is a ‘cast-iron democratic mandate for a referendum’.

The National (Scotland)

Tommy Sheppard: why don’t we use both elections in fight for independence?

With support for independence rising, how can we allow people to express their views?

The National (Scotland)

SNP NEC agrees indyref2 strategy resolution to be debated at conference

SNP National Executive Committee has unanimously agreed the wording of a draft resolution to be debated at the party’s Special Democracy…

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Nicola Sturgeon 'to make major change to de facto referendum plan'

THE SNP may be set to roll back plans for a de facto independence referendum at the next General Election with major changes to the proposals at a…

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Daily Mirror

'Rishi Sunak should respect trans rights and uphold devolution in the UK'

The Gender Recognition Reform Bill was passed at Holyrood in an extremely important victory for LGBTQ+ rights and the decision needs to be respected by Rishi Sunak, writes Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive, of Stonewall

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak waiting on 'final advice' over whether to block gender reform in Scotland

RISHI Sunak has said he is waiting on “final advice” over whether to intervene and block gender reform legislation passed by the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Tory think tank backs UK blocking Scotland's gender reforms - but will they do it?

Will the UK Government really challenge Scotland's gender reform bill? Our political reporter looks at the viability of a Section 35 order

The Independent UK

Conservative peer urges UK Government to challenge gender recognition Bill

Lord Keen’s comments came as LGBT groups wrote to the Prime Minister asking him not to take the step.

Edinburgh Live

Former Edinburgh university lecturer clambered onto Scottish Parliament roof

Justin Kenrick - a member of eco-group Extinction Rebellion - triggered a security scare when he scaled the building and unfurled a large banner over the front entrance stating ‘Climate Assembly, Be Bold’.

Daily Record

SNP MP claims forcing early Holyrood election would lead to Douglas Ross as First Minister

Pete Wishart gave cautious backing to plans for the SNP to turn the next Westminster election into a 'de facto' referendum on independence.

Daily Record

Online petition calling for Scottish Government to accelerate A9 dualling reaches nearly 4000 signatures

Campaigners in Perth and Kinross want a revised timetable and detailed plan for dualling each section to be published

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