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Douglas Ross backs Westminster’s move to halt Holyrood’s Gender Bill

The Scottish Tory leader said he believes many voters think Nicola Sturgeon ‘rushed’ the Bill through Parliament.

The Independent UK

Sunak blocks Scotland’s gender bill, angering nationalists

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak blocked transgender rights legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament, setting up a major constitutional row and fanning nationalist sentiment in Scotland.

Tribune News Service

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he will make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to block the Bill.

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Blocking gender reform spells the end of devolution - The REAL Scottish Politics

LAST month, the Gender Recognition Bill was approved in the Scottish Parliament with cross party support, despite a concerted attempt by the…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government will block Scottish gender recognition reforms

Nicola Sturgeon said the move was a ‘full-frontal’ attack

Evening Standard

Jack confirms UK Government to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

Nicola Sturgeon said the move was a ‘full-frontal’ attack.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Westminster of launching 'full frontal attack' on Scottish Parliament

The Scottish and UK Governments are set to clash in court over the controversial gender recognition reforms backed by MSPs.

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Nicola Sturgeon reacts as UK blocks Scottish gender reform bill

NICOLA Sturgeon has condemned the UK Government's blocking of gender reform legislation as a "full-frontal attack" on Scotland's democracy.

The National (Scotland)

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)

Scotland's Sturgeon: It would be 'outrage' for London to block gender reforms

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Monday any move by London to block Scotland's gender reform bill would be an "outrage" as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak prepared to use his constitutional powers to block the legislation.

Reuters

Sturgeon: Blocking gender law would be using trans people as ‘political weapon’

The UK Government has until Wednesday to challenge the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak told it would be an 'outrage' to block Scotland's gender reforms

The Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that if the UK Government uses Section 35 of the Scotland Act to block the landmark reforms it would be showing 'complete contempt' for Holyrood

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Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon brands Keir Starmer a 'pale imitation' of Tories in scathing attack on Labour leader

The First Minister slammed the UK Labour leader after he shared his concerns over the controversial GRR bill passed by Holyrood.

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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UK should follow Scotland and cut voting age to 16, experts say

YOUNG people who voted in local and Scottish Parliament elections for the first time at the age of 16 are more likely to retain the habit than older…

The Independent UK

First-time voters aged 16 ‘more likely to build voting habit than those aged 18’

A new study suggests lowering the voting age in Scotland to 16 has encouraged youngsters to vote into their twenties.

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

Keir Starmer says 16 is too young to change gender amid ‘concern’ over Scottish law

It comes as the UK Government considers whether to block a Scottish Bill that would allow people to self-identify as a different gender.

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer says he believes 16-year-olds are too young to change their legal gender

Keir Starmer said he had 'concerns' over Scotland's reforms to the law for trans people, but did not say if he would block the law as PM, adding he did not want it to be a 'toxic political football'

Daily Record

Keir Starmer contradicts Scottish Labour on Gender Recognition Reform bill

Scottish Labour voted in favour of the bill but Starmer said 16 is too young to change gender.

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.

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