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Scottish Government aims to help first-time buyers with equity scheme

THE Scottish Government is looking to help “as many people as possible” buy an affordable home in 2023, Housing Secretary Shona Robison has said.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government threat to block Holyrood gender reform bill 'an attack on devolution'

Tory ministers have warned the controversial GRR legislation passed by MSPs could impact on UK-wide equalities laws.

Daily Record

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".

Daily Record

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Westminster threatens to block controversial Scottish gender recognition law

Scottish Tories say new law ‘makes it easier for criminal men to attack women’

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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Gender reform bill to make it easier for transgender people to self-identify passes in Scotland OLD REDIRECTED

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill went to a final vote at Holyrood on Thursday

The Independent UK

Controversial gender reforms passed by MSPs

The Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 at Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Minister urges MSPs to back ‘important’ gender reforms - OLD

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will go to a final vote at Holyrood on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Gender reform Bill expected to pass at Scottish Parliament later today

A final vote was initially set to take place on Wednesday, however interventions by Scottish Tory MSPs to delay the judgement pushed it back to this afternoon.

Daily Record

Tory tactics force Holyrood gender reform bill into THIRD day of debate

MSPs have been debating a series of amendments to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Act for two days - with Tories dragging out proceedings

The National (Scotland)

Did MSPs vote 'to allow sex criminals to change gender' in the GRR debate?

VITRIOL greeted the Scottish Parliament’s voting down of an amendment to the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, proposed by Tory MSP Russell Findlay,…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs resume consideration of amendments to gender reform legislation

The Scottish Parliament sat until 12.15am on Wednesday on the first day of debate.

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Controversial gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

The Bill will make it easier for trans people to obtain a gender recognition certificate, but critics are concerned about its impact on women.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland poised to pass law to let people aged 16 and 17 change sex on birth certificate

Crunch vote looms after marathon Holyrood debate in which only half of tabled amendments were discussed

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

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Swinney talks of ‘difficult decisions’ ahead of Scottish budget

Social Justice Secretary suggests that those with the broadest shoulders should take more of the tax burden

The National (Scotland)

Tax decisions to continue ‘progressive’ model, say Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government’s tax decisions will continue to follow its “progressive” model that those with the broadest shoulders should pay…

Daily Record

Scottish Government will continue 'progressive taxation model' says Social Justice Secretary

Shona Robison's comments come after the Record revealed the Government is considering raising income tax rates.

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Record

New website gives Scottish households instant access to extra financial support and devolved benefits this winter

The Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion to help households during this financial year.

The Guardian - UK

Sturgeon rejects UN concerns about reform of Scotland’s gender law

First minister says special rapporteur’s disquiet about changes to how people change their legal sex ‘not well founded’

Edinburgh Live

Families urged to apply for £260 Christmas payment before deadline this week

Applications for the payment that was created to help families that receive Free School Meals must be made by November 30 to qualify for the December payment.

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