Conservative "Cynical politicking" over human rights

The Conservative Government has confirmed it will try to block the reform of the Gender Recognition Act overwhelmingly passed by the Scottish Parliament last month.

Lib Dem MP for North East Fife and Chief Whip in the House of Commons Wendy Chamberlain commented, "If the UK Government believed this legislation was a threat to the Equalities Act I wonder why the Scottish Conservatives gave their MSPs a free vote last month? Cynical politicking that damages devolution and vilifies a minority."

If the UK Government believed this legislation was a threat to the Equalities Act I wonder why the Scottish Conservatives gave their MSPs a free vote last month?
Cynical politicking that damages devolution and vilifies a minority. https://t.co/8wBN0D4HvT

- Wendy Chamberlain MP (@wendychambLD) January 16, 2023

Liberal Democrat Leader in the Scottish Parliament Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP responded to the news saying it was a "Cynical attempt from embattled Conservative Party to revive electoral prospects by stoking division&fear about a vulnerable group of people."

Cynical attempt from embattled Conservative Party to revive electoral prospects by stoking division&fear about a vulnerable group of people.

If they thought Bill dangerous/illegal, why give their MSPs a free vote & why'd their previous leader vote for it? https://t.co/n6ZHYqlDVd

- Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP🔶🇺🇦 (@agcolehamilton) January 16, 2023