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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 National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

UK Government using 'nuclear option' to block Holyrood gender reform bill, claims SNP minister

Shona Robison claimed there was "no legal basis" for Westminster to challenge the GRR Bill backed by MSPs from across the parties.

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Tories caught trying to pass off Scotland's green energy targets as their own

THE UK Government has been caught out after it tried to use sleight of hand to claim Scotland’s renewable targets as its own ...

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

UK Government will block Scottish gender recognition reforms

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

Evening Standard

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.

Daily Record

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)

DWP told to learn from Scottish benefits system after 'disturbing' call to MSP

AN MSP who was left furious after a “disturbing” disability benefits call for a family member will urge the UK Government to consider bringing…

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.

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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)

Scotland can be leader in green hydrogen exports – if UK gets on board, minister says

SCOTLAND could become an international leader in green hydrogen exports – if the UK Government gets on board, the Scottish Energy Secretary has…

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…

Wales Online

Independent and Labour councillors in Merthyr Tydfil clash over funding settlement

The independent cabinet member said UK Government had thrown the economy off a cliff but that Welsh Government had turned its back on the Valleys but Labour councillors said the responsibility lies with UK Government

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Did the Pope take a shot at the UK with a cryptic Scottish independence comment?

IN December, Pope Francis made an off-hand remark about Scottish independence during an interview with a Spanish paper. In January, people noticed.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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.

Daily Record

Certain groups of people cannot have a prepayment meter forcibly installed by their energy supplier

Ofgem has rules in place that restrict the force-fitting of a prepayment meter under specific household circumstances.

The National (Scotland)

New Tory law would see protests shut down before they even HAPPEN

THE UK Government is set to announce a range of new proposals to clamp down on protests, broadening the range of situations in which police can take…

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