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MSPs set for mammoth 9-hour debate on gender recognition legislation

MSPs will discuss around 153 amendments to the controversial Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill today before a vote at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Equalities minister meets Scottish counterpart amid threat to gender reform bill

SOCIAL Justice Secretary Shona Robison has told UK equalities minister Kemi Badenoch that gender recognition is a devolved matter at a virtual…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney talks of ‘difficult decisions’ ahead of Scottish budget

Social Justice Secretary suggests that those with the broadest shoulders should take more of the tax burden

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Tax decisions to continue ‘progressive’ model, say Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government’s tax decisions will continue to follow its “progressive” model that those with the broadest shoulders should pay…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government will continue 'progressive taxation model' says Social Justice Secretary

Shona Robison's comments come after the Record revealed the Government is considering raising income tax rates.

Daily Record

Scottish government seeks to reassure MSPs over gender law reform

Social justice secretary says plans do not conflict with work to advance women’s rights and equality

The Guardian - UK

New website gives Scottish households instant access to extra financial support and devolved benefits this winter

The Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion to help households during this financial year.

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Sturgeon rejects UN concerns about reform of Scotland’s gender law

First minister says special rapporteur’s disquiet about changes to how people change their legal sex ‘not well founded’

The Guardian - UK

Families urged to apply for £260 Christmas payment before deadline this week

Applications for the payment that was created to help families that receive Free School Meals must be made by November 30 to qualify for the December payment.

Edinburgh Live

Families urged to apply for £260 Christmas payment before registration deadline this week

Applications for Free School Meals must be made by November 30 to qualify for the December payment.

Daily Record

Edinburgh charity worker warns people are sleeping in their cars due to cost of living crisis

Julie Woods has warned that the government needs to work on preventative measures, as statistics show 250 people died from homelessness in the past year.

Edinburgh Live

Support worker warns of 'huge rise in homelessness' as 250 people died on Scotland's streets

Julie Woods has warned that the government needs to work on preventative measures, as statistics show 250 people died from homelessness in the past year.

Daily Record

GRA amendment ruling out impact on Equality Act backed by MSPs

Members of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee met on Tuesday to discuss proposed changes to the legislation.

The Independent UK

'Heart-breaking': Latest homeless deaths in Scotland revealed

AN estimated 250 homeless people died in Scotland last year, figures show.

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Report calls for devolution of asylum support to Holyrood

A report into the care of New Scots has found the long-term solution for contrasting approaches to asylum support by Holyrood and Westminster is…

The Independent UK

Scottish minister condemns ‘shameful’ Bill of Rights

Shona Robison said the Scottish Government will oppose the proposals to reform human rights legislation.

Daily Record

New website gives Scottish households instant access to extra financial support during cost of living crisis

The Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion to help households during this financial year.

The National (Scotland)

'Disappointing': Labour MSP seeks to water down gender reform bill

A LABOUR MSP has proposed an amendment to the gender reform bill that “could make it harder” for people to legally change their gender than if…

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Families urged to apply for £260 one-off Christmas payment before closing date this month

Every local council will automatically issue eligible parents with the payment in December.

The National (Scotland)

JK Rowling: MSP who quit Government over gender recognition law is a 'heroine'

THE SNP MSP who quit the Scottish Government in a row over plans to reform the gender recognition process has been hailed as a “heroine” by JK…

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour vows to ‘bring people together’ over gender recognition reform

Opposition says it can assuage bill’s critics as SNP supporters fear more amendment attempts

The Guardian - UK

SNP suffers biggest ever backbench revolt over transgender bill

One minister resigned to vote against making it easier for transgender people in Scotland to change their legal sex

The Independent UK

Gender recognition Bill passes stage one as minister quits

MSPs backed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill after Ash Regan quit the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government minister quits in opposition to gender reform Bill

Nicola Sturgeon said Ash Regan had not previously raised her concerns about the legislation.

The Independent UK

Holyrood debates gender recognition reform legislation

A stage one debate on the Bill will take place on Thursday.

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