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Controversial social mobility chief quits saying she's doing 'more harm than good'

Katharine Birbalsingh, Britain’s so-called 'strictest headteacher' said some of her 'controversial' statements had put the Social Mobility Commission in 'jeopardy'

Daily Mirror

Katharine Birbalsingh quits as UK government’s social mobility chair

Britain’s strictest headteacher admitted her outspoken views meant she was ‘doing more harm than good’

The Guardian - UK

Katharine Birbalsingh quits social mobility role citing ‘too much baggage’

Ms Birbalsingh was appointed chair of the Social Mobility Commission in 2021.

The Independent UK

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Katharine Birbalsingh quits government role as she's doing 'more harm than good'

A UK Government social mobility tsar has quit her role, citing the fact that she comes with “too much baggage” and was doing “more harm than…

The National (Scotland)

Architect of Johnson's 'war on woke' allegedly behind UK plans to block gender bill

A FORMER advisor to Boris Johnson is behind the UK Government's response to the passing of gender reform legislation in the Scottish Parliament, a…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak says it is 'reasonable' to consider blocking gender legislation

RISHI Sunak has said it is “completely reasonable” to consider blocking new gender legislation in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Tory minister hits out at SNP government after MSPs pass gender bill

Women and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said the passing of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill has an "impact on the functioning of the Equality Act".

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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 National (Scotland)

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)

Tories’ ‘misleading’ £800bn post-Brexit trade deals claim condemned by watchdog

Tories should not have suggested rollover deals were ‘new’, says UK Statistics Authority

The Independent UK

GRA reforms can’t be ‘fully contained’ in Scotland, says UK equalities minister

THE UK Equalities Minister has expressed concerns about controversial gender recognition reforms in Scotland in a letter to First Minister Nicola…

The National (Scotland)

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

Badenoch expresses concerns over Scotland’s proposed gender reform laws

The UK equalities minister has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlining her fears.

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'Absolutely' possible UK Government could ignore GRA reforms, reports say

THE UK Government may not recognise gender recognition reforms (GRR) if they pass through Holyrood, according to reports.

The Guardian - UK

Online safety bill returns to parliament after five-month delay

Flagship internet regulation has survived four PMs, shifting its focus to child protection and free speech

The Independent UK

Badenoch defends Australia trade deal after criticism by former minister

Kemi Badenoch did concede that deadlines in negotiations are “unhelpful” as she faced questions from the International Trade Committee.

The Independent UK

Conservative MP raises ban on conversion therapy with equalities minister

Peter Gibson (Darlington) told the Commons ‘we are still to see any draft legislation’, despite the ban appearing in ‘multiple Queen’s speeches’.

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The Independent UK

Britain and Ukraine sign digital trade agreement

Officials said the deal will guarantee Ukraine access to UK financial services as it rebuilds its shattered economy.

The Guardian - UK

Changes to online safety bill tread line between safety and appearing ‘woke’

Ministers drop ‘harmful communications’ offence with some arguing it was ‘legislating for hurt feelings’

Birmingham Post

'Wales life sciences sector key to UK growth plan' - Trade Secretary

Kemi Badenoch will make her first visit to Wales today as Trade Secretary

Reuters

British trade minister visits Washington

British trade minister Kemi Badenoch will visit Washington on Monday to meet politicians and address business representatives to try to boost ties with the United States even as talks over a free trade deal have stalled.

The Independent UK

Badenoch seeks to boost UK-US trade links during trip to Washington DC

Trade Secretary will say the West must promote strong partnerships to ‘challenge the increasing threat of authoritarian states’.

The Guardian - UK

The British right’s hostility to climate action is deeply entrenched – and extremely dangerous

With voters increasingly fearful about fires, floods and extreme temperatures, can the Tories find a way back towards reality, asks Guardian columnist John Harris

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak refuses to accept Brexit has damaged trade OLD

Trade secretary had dismissed predictions by Office for Budget Responsibility

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