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How the UK government's veto of Scotland's gender recognition bill brought tensions in the union to the surface

From calls for a second Scottish independence referendum and speculation about “indy-curiousity” in Wales, to the collapse of the power-sharing agreement in Northern Ireland, the state of the UK union has been the subject of much political discussion over the past decade.

The Conversation

PMQs analysis: Taxing times for Sunak as he awaits Zahawi probe verdict

How Rishi Sunak must want the inquiry into Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs to be done swiftly.

Evening Standard

UK bill to let Tory government change Scottish law in 'danger to devolution'

MSPs have been urged not to back a UK Government bill which poses a “danger to devolution”.

The National (Scotland)

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SNP bid to overturn Section 35 order at Westminster and allow gender reforms to become law

Stephen Flynn, the party's Westminster leader, has submitted a motion to overturn the UK Government's Section 35 order which blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

Daily Record

Arc21 chairperson labels concerns over Co Antrim incinerator "propaganda"

"The council would gain about half a million pounds alone in rates, they have a golden goose sitting at their gates, but some would look to boil it."

Belfast Live

Swinney: Minimum service Bill would interfere with devolved legislation

Deputy First Minister describes legislation as pouring 'fuel on the fire' of relationships with trade unions

Insider UK

How the ‘circus’ became the metaphor of choice in political rhetoric

In his 2023 New Year’s Speech, Labour leader Keir Starmer reiterated his criticism of the “Tory circus” as he lamented the apparently unbreakable but entirely avoidable cycle of crises at Westminster. “Nothing has changed,” Starmer said, “but the circus moves on. Rinse and repeat.”

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SNP in bid to overturn Alister Jack's Section 35 order using Commons tactics

The motion has been lodged in the name of SNP Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn

The National (Scotland)

The Mancunian Way: The survivors

The people who survived the Holocaust and flourished PLUS Burnham bidding for a third term

Manchester Evening News

‘Business-like’ talks between Scottish and UK ministers amid gender reform row

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack held talks with the Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison.

The Independent UK

Call for SNP to hold Independence Convention to mobilise grassroots campaign

A CROSS-MOVEMENT Independence Convention should be held after the SNP’s special conference to mobilise the grassroots campaign, a senior MP has…

The National (Scotland)

SNP hits out at ‘gutless’ UK Government after Jack refuses Holyrood committee

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he ‘did not believe it would be appropriate’ for him to give evidence to Holyrood’s Constitution Committee.

The Independent UK

BBC chairman to be quizzed by MPs over link to Boris Johnson loan

BBC chairman and Tory donor Richard Sharp has been summoned to appear at Westminster to be quizzed by MPs about his appointment.

The National (Scotland)

UK state pension age could soon rise to 68 forcing millions of Scots to work longer

SNP MP David Linden described the reports as "the latest in a long line of attacks from the Tories on the UK's state pension".

Daily Record

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Westminster Tories planning 'scandalous' hike to UK pension age in next decade

THE TORIES are planning to raise the retirement age in the UK to 68 by the end of the 2030s, reports have said.

ABC News

UK's intervention in Scottish gender laws could become 'powder keg' in nation's push for full independence

Jasper is one of a minority of people stuck in the crosshairs of a constitutional war between the UK and Scotland over a proposed gender recognition reform bill.

The Independent UK

Protocol row ‘isn’t rocket science’, says ex-taoiseach in call for solution

Bertie Ahern was speaking at the Northern Ireland Committee at Westminster on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Levelling-up grants don’t make up for cuts to regional funding

Letters: Jim Bamford says mainstream funding needs to be rebalanced; plus letters from John Marriott, Joanna Christina and Les Bright

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The National (Scotland)

SNP call for Rishi Sunak to 'undertake deep clean' of 'sleazy' Tory government

THE SNP have challenged Rishi Sunak to “undertake a deep clean” of his Conservative government as damaging revelations grow over the behaviour…

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Gender reforms do not impact UK-wide legislation

The UK Government has vetoed Holyrood’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

The National (Scotland)

Uncertainty on whether 'trigger' was met for Tories to use Section 35 over trans law

A PROFESSOR of law has said it’s “debatable” whether the indirect effects of the Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill…

Daily Record

SNP chief whip forced to quit after botched mole hunt led to Government rammy

Martin Docherty-Hughes stepped down last Tuesday following an explosive row with MP Stewart McDonald.

Daily Mirror

Lisa Nandy slams Tories for handing £1 back for every £4 they've taken from locals

Rishi Sunak announced £2.1billion of levelling up funding last week to much fanfare but received a furious backlash from local authorities which did not get any

Daily Record

Majority of Scots 'now favour independence' after Section 35 devolution row

The Independent UK

Majority of Scots in favour of independence, poll finds

Research for The National found 54% in favour of independence when ‘don’t knows’ were excluded.

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