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Royal College of Midwives will soon ballot English and Welsh members after below-inflation offer is rejected in Scotland Midwives in Scotland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over what they described as an “insulting” pay offer. More than 88% of midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in Scotland, who are part of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), voted to strike in a turnout of 61% of eligible voters. Continue reading… ​Royal College of Midwives will soon ballot English and Welsh members after below-inflation offer is rejected in ScotlandMidwives in Scotland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial…

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One minister resigned to vote against making it easier for transgender people in Scotland to change their legal sex The Scottish National party suffered its largest backbench revolt in its 15 years in power over the vote on its bill making it easier for transgender people to change their legal sex, with one minister resigning in order to vote against the plans. The community safety minister, Ash Regan, quit, prompting Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister, to accuse her of failing to raise her concerns with colleagues. Seven SNP members voted against the party whip and two abstained. Continue reading… ​One…

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