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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 National (Scotland)

Union flags and misinformation: What happened outside the Scottish Parliament today

HUNDREDS of anti-gender reform protesters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament today to call on the UK Government to step in and stop the Gender…

The National (Scotland)

Jack insists Scotland is seeing ‘many benefits’ of Brexit

The Scotland Secretary was questioned by several SNP MPs in the Commons

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POLL: Do Scots want to rejoin the European Union?

SCOTLAND Secretary Alister Jack has claimed that there is "no desire in Scotland to have membership of the EU."

The National (Scotland)

'No desire' in Scotland to rejoin the EU, Scottish Secretary claims

THERE is “no desire in Scotland to have membership of the EU”, Scotland Secretary Alister Jack has claimed despite significant evidence to…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office spent nearly £1.5 million on spin doctor fees since 2021

SNP MP argues that the office does 'precisely nothing' for Scotland

Insider UK

Who is donating to Scottish Tory MPs and how much are they getting?

Who is funding Scottish Tory MPs and how much have they been given? A new interactive tool has given further insight

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LGBT charity slams UK attempt to 'spitefully' block Scotland's gender reform

Reports have suggested Rishi Sunak and the Tories are poised to intervene and attempt to block Scotland's gender reforms from being given Royal…

The National (Scotland)

Blocking Scotland’s gender reforms would be ‘disastrous’, campaigners claim

The UK Government is considering if it should seek a Section 35 order to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform Bill gaining royal assent.

The Independent UK

Expert brands UK threat to block gender reform ‘more about culture wars' than law

THE UK Government’s threat to take an unprecedented step to block gender reform legislation in Scotland is more to do with culture wars than legal…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office spends nearly £1.5m on spin doctor fees since 2021

Expenditure on spin doctors was £944,645 in 2021/22 and £612,028 in April and October 2022.

The Independent UK

UK Government set to mount unprecedented legal challenge to block SNP's gender bill

The Tories are poised to lodge a Section 35 Order in an attempt to veto the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, which passed in Holyrood by 86 to 39.

Daily Record

MSPs pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block

The Bill was passed after lengthy debate at Holyrood, by 86 votes to 39.

The Independent UK

Scottish Parliament passes controversial reforms making it easier to change gender

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 at Holyrood

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland Office threatens to block Royal Assent of Holyrood's gender reforms

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack released a statement following the bill's passage in the Scottish Parliament

The Independent UK

Controversial gender reforms passed by MSPs

The Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 at Holyrood.

The Guardian - UK

Whitehall chief looking at whether to stop civil service work on Scotland vote

Scotland secretary tells MPs Simon Case is considering issue related to would-be independence referendum

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack reveals UK civil service could block Scottish indyref2 preparation

THE head of the UK Civil Service will look into whether Scottish officials should still be allowed to work on indyref2 preparation, according to…

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Holyrood elections can never deliver mandate for indyref2, Alister Jack suggests

ELECTIONS to the Scottish Parliament can never deliver a mandate for an independence referendum, Alister Jack has suggested.

The Independent UK

Role of civil service in Scotland being re-examined after IndyRef case – Jack

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told MPs that discussions were ongoing with senior civil servants in the UK and Scottish Governments.

Daily Record

Alister Jack rejects SNP plan to use general election as 'de facto' referendum on Scottish independence

The Tory minister insisted Scotland remained part of a "voluntary" union despite the Supreme Court ruling against Nicola Sturgeon's government last week.

Daily Record

Yes movement must do what we do best – focus on the campaigning

The SNP's Economy spokesperson Alison Thewliss said an independent Scotland can do a 'darn sight better than broke, broken, Brexit Britain'.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government braces with indyref2 to take the spotlight at Westminster

THE UK Government will this week face further questions over an independence referendum following the Supreme Court ruling, with ministers…

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon urged to focus on 'issues that matter' after Supreme Court loss

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said Scots wanted Holyrood and Westminster to focus on tackling the cost of living crisis.

The National (Scotland)

Brexit has disrupted devolution and reduced Holyrood powers, politics expert says

BREXIT has disrupted devolution in the UK and seen a reduction in the extent of devolved powers, a political expert has said.

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