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Expose – How the papers reacted to UK blocking Scottish gender law The news that Rishi Sunak’s government will attempt to block Scotland’s gender recognition reforms is reported on heavily today – in print and online.  The Scottish newspapers lead with the story on many of their front pages, whilst the English newspaper’s front pages lead with the Met Police officer David Carrick who admitted dozens of rape and sexual offences against 12 women across two decades. But online, plenty of news sites are leading on the latest between Westminster and Holyrood.  UK move is “attack on Scottish democracy” Most…

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Tories slam Nicola Sturgeon for ‘weaponising vulnerable children’ to boost ‘separatist agenda’ after UK government blocks SNP’s ‘shoddy’ gender identity law The Daily Mail says Tories accused Nicola Sturgeon of ‘weaponising vulnerable children’ to further her separatist drive today. MPs lined up to support Scottish Secretary Alister Jack in the Commons as he laid out the reasons for wielding an unprecedented veto over the SNP’s gender identity shake-up. Mr Jack said the decision was not taken ‘lightly’ but Westminster could not accept the ‘adverse’ impact on UK-wide equalities law. Ms Sturgeon has warned it is ‘inevitable’ that she will seek…

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‘We’ll see you in court’ SNP warn UK Government over Brexit legal action Daily Record says The battle between the Scottish and UK governments over devolved Brexit powers will head for the Supreme Court, the SNP ’s Westminster leader warned yesterday. It came as the latest talks over the so-called “power grab” failed to make a breakthrough. Ian Blackford said the issue would now move from political to legal debate. The SNP Westminster leader said: “It’s wholly regrettable that we are now in a situation where, in effect, the two governments are going to have to seek to resolve this…

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Nicola Sturgeon will use gender row to drive support for Scottish independence but it’s hard to change minds The i says The topic of trans rights always has the potential to be politically explosive, given the strongly held views on both sides of the argument. Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill was fiercely contested as it passed through Holyrood last year – but now the battle has broken out into a constitutional row. Rishi Sunak’s confirmation on Monday that he will seek to block the law from taking effect has met with fury from the Scottish Government and supporters of Scottish…

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Metro – Met cop admits he’s a serial rapist Summary of the front page An armed officer who committed multiple rapes was allowed to work in the Metropolitan Police despite a series of complaints about his behaviour over two decades, Metro reports. A workplace nickname Carrick “boasted” about to his victims features in the paper’s report, with the paper describing his offences as “sickening”. There are also some details about the abuse suffered by his victims, including being locked in a cupboard under Carrick’s stairs and ordered not to eat. The front page features an image of Carrick in his…

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The Independent – Shaming of the Met Summary of the front page The Metropolitan Police is facing demands for answers after “one of its officers was revealed to be one of Britain’s worst serial rapists”, The Independent reports. The front page also highlights that more than 1,000 on the Met payroll are accused of abuse and all his crimes were committed whilst he was a serving police officer. The front page also reports on Jeremy Clarkson’s apology to Meghan Markle. The TV presenter says he emailed Harry and Meghan to apologise. But Harry and Meghan say Clarkson only addressed the…

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The Guardian – Met officer admits to brutal campaign of rape and terror Summary of the front page The Guardian leads with the story of a Metropolitan Police officer who is one of the worst sex offenders in modern history – having waged a “campaign of terror and humiliation against women for two decades”. David Carrick was found to have sent some of his victims selfies in his uniform while at work, among other “shocking revelations”, the paper writes. The front page also looks at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to block Scotland’s gender recognition law. Today’s top stories Like…

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Daily Express – Just how did police miss serial rapist in its ranks? Summary of the front page The Metropolitan Police is “under fire” after it was revealed one of Britain’s worst serial rapists was one of its officers for more than 20 years, the Daily Express reports. The paper asks how the force missed a “serial rapist in its ranks”. The paper also reports that former PM Boris Johnson’s upcoming memoir could make him as much as £6m. It was widely reported on Monday that Mr Johnson had signed a deal with publisher HarperCollins to detail his time at…

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Daily Mirror – 9 chances to stop rapist cop Summary of the front page Police had nine opportunities to stop a serial rapist working as a Met officer but “failed to act”, the Daily Mirror reports. The headline refers to multiple allegations brought against Carrick while he served as a police officer and Met Commissioner Sir Mark’s admission that the force had failed to apply “the same sense of ruthlessness to guarding our own integrity that we apply to confront criminals”. The front page also features a tribute to actress Lollobrigida who died age 95 – the paper describes her…

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Whitehaven colliery will release about 17,500 tonnes of methane every year, estimates thinktank The new coalmine in Cumbria is likely to prevent the UK from meeting its internationally agreed commitment to reduce emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane, analysis has suggested. The Whitehaven colliery, controversially approved by ministers shortly before Christmas, will release about 17,500 tonnes of methane every year, according to estimates from the Green Alliance thinktank. Continue reading… ​Whitehaven colliery will release about 17,500 tonnes of methane every year, estimates thinktankThe new coalmine in Cumbria is likely to prevent the UK from meeting its internationally agreed commitment…

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The Sun – Monster of the Met Summary of the front page The Met was blasted last night for missing nine chances to stop a “sadistic predator cop who carried out 48 rapes”, The Sun reports. On its website, the paper also carries an exclusive interview with his ex-partner. The front page includes a report about West Ham footballer Declan Rice being identified as Arsenal’s top summer transfer target. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

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