Comments come amid expectation that Rishi Sunak is about to block Scottish gender recognition reform bill

Nicola Sturgeon has warned the UK government against blocking gender legislation passed by the Scottish parliament, accusing ministers of “using trans people as a political weapon”.

Scotland’s first minister said the move to block the changes would create a “very, very slippery slope indeed” and would embolden the UK government to do the same in other areas.

Comments come amid expectation that Rishi Sunak is about to block Scottish gender recognition reform billUK politics live – latest news updatesNicola Sturgeon has warned the UK government against blocking gender legislation passed by the Scottish parliament, accusing ministers of “using trans people as a political weapon”.Scotland’s first minister said the move to block the changes would create a “very, very slippery slope indeed” and would embolden the UK government to do the same in other areas. Continue reading…