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'I feel betrayed': Gender reform campaigners on the UK Government bill block

Some suspected it, while others had hoped that the UK Government wouldn’t “weaponise” trans people and risk a constitutional row with the…

The National (Scotland)

Henry McLeish says vetoing of gender bill could see 'slide towards independence'

FORMER first minister Henry McLeish has expressed fears that the UK Government’s decision to veto Holyrood’s gender reform legislation could…

The National (Scotland)

Welsh Government minister calls for power to make it easier for people to change their gender

Vaughan Gething criticised the UK Government for blocking Scotland's attempt to make it easier for people to legally change their gender

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'Nuclear option': Why has the UK Government blocked Scotland's gender reforms?

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned Rishi Sunak's Government the decision to stop the landmark reforms - a constitutional first - will 'inevitably' end up in the courts

Daily Mirror

Three in five people blame Government for length of pay row with nurses – poll

Some 57% of people said the UK Government is more at fault for the length of the industrial dispute with nurses.

The Independent UK

What now for gender reform? The possible outcomes as governments enter legal battle

THE battle between the UK and Scottish governments over the gender reform legislation could take months to resolve, a legal expert has said.

The National (Scotland)

'It's going to be hell': Green MSP raises fears of impact of gender reform block

A Section 35 order has put the passage of long-awaited gender reforms in doubt, with an MSP raising fears that the "toxic" debate will get…

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European parties condemn UK's 'direct attack' on Scotland's devolution

THE UK Government is being urged to “respect” Scotland’s devolution settlement by politicians in Europe.

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Dougie Smith: The Scottish Tory adviser and architect of the 'war on woke'

Dougie Smith is said to be the architect behind the Tories' "war on woke".

The National (Scotland)

UK Government sets out five key reasons for gender reform block

THE UK Government has published the reasons why ministers believe gender reform legislation passed by Holyrood will have an “adverse effect” on…

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Scottish Labour embroiled in civil war over blocking of gender reform bill

DIVISIONS amongst the Labour Party are beginning to show after the UK Government decided to issue a Section 35 order and block gender reform…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow trans activist condemns UK Government blocking of Scotland gender bill as 'attack' on trans rights and devolution

Beth Douglas, a trans woman and Rainbow Greens Co-Convenor, condemned the decision, saying it was "an attack on Scotland's trans people" as well as "an attack on devolution".

Glasgow Live

Scottish Secretary accused of ‘not having a clue’ over Section 35 reasons

ALISTER Jack was accused of “not having a clue” as he addressed the Commons over the UK Government’s reasons for blocking Scotland’s gender…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon says row over gender bill will 'inevitably end up in court'

NICOLA Sturgeon confirmed the Scottish Government will seek a judicial review to appeal the UK Government’s decision to veto gender reforms.

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How the world's top newspapers covered Westminster blocking Scottish gender reform

THE UK Government has announced they will use a Section 35 Order to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.

Birmingham Post

Welsh Government has no intention of cutting losses and selling Cardiff Airport says Vaughan Gething

Vaughan Gething said his government will not face a conflict of interest in assessing a freeport bid with Cardiff Airport at its heart

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Tory Government of stoking 'culture war' after blocking gender reforms

The First Minister made the allegation after Scottish Secretary Alister Jack used the original devolution legislation to stop Holyrood’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent

The Independent UK

Alister Jack: UK Government not seeking to veto Holyrood ‘whenever it chooses’

The Scottish Secretary was speaking as he addressed MPs on the decision to block gender reforms in Scotland.

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Evening Standard

‘No iota of good faith’: Nicola Sturgeon blasts UK Government’s move to block Scotland’s gender reforms

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed at Holyrood in December but will now be stopped from becoming law

The National (Scotland)

A history of the UK Government blocking Scottish legislation

ALISTER Jack's use of Section 35 is not the first time the UK Government has acted to block Scottish laws from being passed ...

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Not an iota of good faith in UK Government’s gender Bill stance

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed at Holyrood in December but will now be stopped from becoming law.

Edinburgh Live

State Pension payment warning for those reaching official retirement age this year

Those who are turning the official State Pension age of 66 in 2023 will be eligible to claim their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits this year.

Daily Mirror

Tory minister breaks ranks and suggests 16-year-olds are old enough to change gender

Gillian Keegan's comments came after the UK Government triggered the 'nuclear option' and blocked the landmark gender reforms passed by the Scottish Parliament in December 2022

The Independent UK

UK Government branded ‘increasingly draconian’ for blocking Holyrood gender Bill

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said the ‘democratic will’ of the Scottish Parliament must not be frustrated.

Evening Standard

Gender recognition bill: Why and how has the UK Government blocked it?

Scottish MPs passed the bill in December to allow people to obtain a gender recognition certificate without a medical diagnosis

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