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Yousaf: We’d work with Labour on gender Bill before election

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IwantToRetire · 26/12/2023 01:07

Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government has been unsuccessful in working with the current Westminster Government, following the Section 35 order of the Scotland Act which prevented the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from gaining royal assent.

But in a statement outlining Scottish ministers would not seek to appeal against a Court of Session decision which ruled the block was lawful, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville appealed to “future” UK Government’s to revive the laws.

“We’re willing to sit down with the Labour party – frankly now, let alone if they end up forming the next UK Government – to see if they have concerns about the Bill.“If they do, then let’s work together to try to mitigate any concerns that they do have.”

Alba’s MSP Ash Regan – a former SNP minister who quit the government over the legislation – wrote to Sir Keir last week urging him not to unblock the Bill.

https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/national/24010837.yousaf-work-labour-gender-bill-election/

Yousaf: We’d work with Labour on gender Bill before election

Scotland’s First Minister said he is seeking ways to revive the Gender Recognition Reform Bill.

https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/national/24010837.yousaf-work-labour-gender-bill-election

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Froodwithatowel · 26/12/2023 08:53

Yeah. Interesting expectation that Labour will gladly put male privilege and subordination of women and children over things like UK law.

I suspect they're right. But yes, let's get it all out and be clear that anyone voting for a party identifying as left is voting for identity politics with all its pretty alternative realities, and not much else.

Rightsraptor · 26/12/2023 08:44

The FM says in the article that they have had no details from UK government as to any amendments to be made in order to gain royal assent.

I can't imagine why he'd even expect the UK government to provide such details. I hope nobody implied they'd be working on that.

PriOn1 · 26/12/2023 07:57

AuContraire · 26/12/2023 07:20

Agreed, as that would take some goolies.

Interesting tactic by the SNP, to drag Labour's credibility down with them.

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I was thinking the same. It looks like a colossal act of self-sabotage to me, as well as dragging Labour in. Can they really still not see the problems with it?

HagoftheNorth · 26/12/2023 07:47

Maybe Mumsnet can get him back & ask him?

Floisme · 26/12/2023 07:45

Well Starmer certainly won't respond if he's not asked, but it would be nice to see a journalist do their job and put the question to him.

HagoftheNorth · 26/12/2023 07:41

Unfortunately, I agree. Starmer will NOT clarify what a vote for Labour actually means for women’s rights - so we can draw our own conclusions

borntobequiet · 26/12/2023 07:38

A great opportunity to ask awkward questions of both parties.

AuContraire · 26/12/2023 07:20

Igneococcus · 26/12/2023 07:14

I doubt Starmer will actually respond to it.

Agreed, as that would take some goolies.

Interesting tactic by the SNP, to drag Labour's credibility down with them.

Igneococcus · 26/12/2023 07:14

I doubt Starmer will actually respond to it.

HagoftheNorth · 26/12/2023 07:10

So Starmer now has a chance to clarify exactly how a Labour government would respond. I hope he does, I for one would like to know exactly what I’m voting for.