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UK Government blocks Holyrood gender reform law sparking major political row

Alister Jack has confirmed that Westminster has intervened to strike down legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament for the first time since 1999.

Daily Record

UK Government decides to BLOCK Scotland's gender reforms

THE UK Government has blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law after it was passed overwhelmingly by MSPs.

The National (Scotland)

What is Section 35 order? The UK 'nuclear option' to block gender recognition law

WESTMINSTER has its finger hovering over a “nuclear option” button which would trigger a major constitutional showdown over Scotland’s gender…

The National (Scotland)

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Better Together promises 'falling apart' again with shipbuilding 'betrayal'

PLANS to delay or potentially ditch the building of new frigates in Scotland are yet another sign of the Better Together prospectus has…

The National (Scotland)

Independent and Labour councillors in Merthyr Tydfil clash over funding settlement

The independent cabinet member said UK Government had thrown the economy off a cliff but that Welsh Government had turned its back on the Valleys but Labour councillors said the responsibility lies with UK Government

Wales Online

Nicola Sturgeon says it would be ‘outrage’ for Rishi Sunak to block her gender ID law

‘Political’ decision by UK government to thwart Scotland’s bill would be ‘disgraceful’, says SNP leader

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby-Croft responds to British Steel CEO's plea for Westminster help

Short term economic impact and route to Net Zero under discussion between government and steel giant

Birmingham Post

Deadline nears for Rishi Sunak to decide on Scotland’s gender law

He would become the first Prime Minister to trigger Section 35 if he chooses to stand in the way of the SNP’s gender reforms

The Independent UK

Westminster’s move to block gender bill is ‘full-frontal attack’ on Scottish parliament, says Sturgeon – as it happened

Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish government will defend its legislation ‘and stand up for Scotland’s parliament’

The Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

Tories bid to repeat court battle over secret Union polling – despite already losing

THE UK Government is bidding for a repeat of a tribunal hearing it has already lost as the protracted battle to force the Tories to publish secret…

The National (Scotland)

Deadline approaches for Rishi Sunak to decide on blocking Scotland’s gender law

He would become the first Prime Minister to trigger Section 35 if he chooses to stand in the way of the SNP’s gender reforms.

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Former MP Neil Parish considers standing at next election despite tractor porn scandal

Former Conservative MP Neil Parish said he felt he had ‘unfinished business’ in Westminster after his sudden exit

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

MP who watched porn in the Commons considering standing at next election

Former Conservative MP Neil Parish said he felt he had ‘unfinished business’ in Westminster after his sudden exit.

The National (Scotland)

'The world is watching': SNP MP lays out six points to 'underpin' indyref2 debate

AN SNP MP has laid out six key points he says should “underpin” the debate on independence and de facto referendums.

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SNP Westminster chief backs UK election for de facto referendum ahead of conference

STEPHEN Flynn has backed the next Westminster General Election as a de facto referendum on independence – batting away the suggestion of…

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

Alba call for Holyrood to be dissolved for special de facto election in October

THE Alba Party has called for a special Holyrood election in October, which would act as a de facto referendum and break the “impasse”…

Belfast Live

DUP writes to watchdog over Sinn Fein MPs not including party wages on register of interests

None of Sinn Fein's seven MPs include details of their party wages in their Westminster register of financial interests

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