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Opposition says it can assuage bill’s critics as SNP supporters fear more amendment attempts Scottish Labour has pledged to “bring people together” over the issue of gender recognition reform after an intense Holyrood debate on proposals to make it easier for transgender people to change their legal sex that saw the Scottish National party suffer its biggest backbench revolt in 15 years of government. Although the gender recognition reform bill easily passed the first of three legislative stages on Thursday evening with a vote of 88 MSPs in favour to 33 against, with four abstentions, as the legislation enters the…

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Chris Heaton-Harris obliged to call new poll after deadline to restore devolved government expires The Northern Ireland secretary has announced he will call an election for the Stormont assembly but refused to name a date. Chris Heaton-Harris said on Friday he would do his “legal duty” to call an election within 12 weeks and promised to give more detail next week after talks with Northern Ireland party leaders. Continue reading… ​Chris Heaton-Harris obliged to call new poll after deadline to restore devolved government expires The Northern Ireland secretary has announced he will call an election for the Stormont assembly but…

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