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Scottish Government abandons legal challenge of UK's gender reform block

NO further legal action will be taken to fight the UK Government’s block of gender reform legislation in Scotland, the government has confirmed in…

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Scotland Office spends 'eye-watering' amount on travel and plush hotels in a year

THE Scotland Office has spent an “eye watering” £290,000 on travel in the space of a year, the Sunday National can reveal.

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Tory defector Lisa Cameron given Scotland Office job weeks after quitting SNP

TORY defector Lisa Cameron was given a job as an assistant to Alister Jack in the Scotland Office just weeks after quitting the SNP.

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Scotland's Gender Reform Bill Faces Setback as Court Rules UK Government's Block Lawful

Scotland's highest civil court has ruled that the UK government's decision to block Holyrood's controversial gender reform bill was lawful.

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Alba Party to call for end to legal action over gender reform bill

THE Alba Party is to lodge a parliamentary motion urging the Scottish Government to halt legal action over the Gender Recognition Reform Act.

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The UK CAN block Scottish bill – a legal expert explains what happens now

THE Scottish Government has “grounds” to appeal the Court of Session decision that the use of a Section 35 order was lawful as the ruling…

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Yousaf: Court ruling gender reform block lawful is ‘dark day’ for devolution

Lady Haldane rejected a review into the UK Government’s block on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill

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LGBT+ groups urge Scottish Government to appeal court decision on gender reforms

THE Scottish Government has been urged to appeal the Court of Session ruling that the UK Government’s use of a Section 35 order to block

The National (Scotland)

UK Government blocking gender reforms was lawful, Court of Session rules

The Scottish Government mounted a legal challenge over the use of the Section 35 order of the Scotland act to block the controversial laws

Evening Standard

Read the full ruling as court says UK Government CAN block Scottish gender bill

SCOTLAND'S highest civil court has ruled that the UK Government’s blocking of controversial gender reforms was lawful.

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Jackie Baillie and Alister Jack scoop top prizes at Scottish politician awards

SCOTTISH Labour’s Jackie Baillie has been named the Herald’s politician of the year, while Tory Cabinet Secretary Alister Jack scooped the…

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Scotland ‘let down on every front’ by Hunt’s statement, says SNP government

Questions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland about funding for devolved governments

The Guardian - UK

Jack urges Scottish Government to use cash ‘wisely’ and not raise income tax

But Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the autumn statement had not provided the funding devolved governments need.

The Independent UK

'What a con': SNP MPs left fuming with allocation of Tory Levelling Up cash

SNP MP Pete Wishart was left fuming after three seats held by Tory MPs were granted Levelling Up funding while his constituency has so far received…

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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack fails to hand over statement to UK Covid Inquiry

ALISTER Jack has failed to hand over a statement to the UK Covid Inquiry, sparking criticism from lawyers involved in the probe.

The Independent UK

It is important to determine legal limits of Section 35 – Yousaf

The First Minister said he would ‘explore all options’ if a judicial review is not successful.

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Worst of Westminster: A Tory defector plus another Boris betrayal

Good evening! The UK Parliament has been in recess this week during conference season but there has been no shortage of drama coming out of the Big…

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Rishi Sunak masterminded Lisa Cameron's Tory defection, Alister Jack claims

RISHI Sunak reportedly masterminded Lisa Cameron’s defection from the SNP to the Tories, according to Alister Jack.

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Scottish Tory-led council to seek 'compensation' from UK Government

A SCOTTISH Conservative-led council is to issue a plea for "compensation" directly to Home Secretary Suella Braverman ...

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Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return…

The Independent UK

Details of A75 upgrade funding not yet ‘fleshed out’ – Alister Jack

The Scottish Secretary said discussions would commence shortly.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories blame 'tactical voting' for crushing by-election defeat

THE Scottish Conservatives have blamed “tactical voting” for their loss in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack: UK Government will no longer ‘fade into background’ in Scotland

The Scottish Secretary claimed the SNP is seeking to ‘undermine’ the devolution settlement.

The National (Scotland)

'Brass neck': Alister Jack says Scottish Government trying to 'undermine devolution'

ALISTER Jack has been accused of having a “brass neck” for claiming the Scottish Government is repeatedly trying to “undermine the devolution…

The Independent UK

SNP trying to undermine devolution settlement, warns Alister Jack

The Scottish Secretary will speak at the Conservative Party conference on Sunday.

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