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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
The Minister Doesn't Know What The Bill Does
"The Secretary of State couldn't tell me how the Gender Recognition Reform Bill affects the rights I and every Scottish woman have under the Equality Act," observed Lib Dem MP for Edinburgh West Christine Jardine on twitter, following exchanges in the House of Commons today.
17 Jan 2023
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Lib Dems joint letter with Alliance, SNP, Greens and others
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats are proud to sign a joint letter to the Prime Minister, calling on him to intervene in the decision taken by Secretary of State Alister Jack and allow the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill to be sent for Royal Assent.
17 Jan 2023
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
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.
17 Jan 2023
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Conversion Therapy: Another U-Turn
Liberal Democrat MP for Bath Wera Hobhouse has given a cautious welcome to the latest Conservative U-Turn over Conversion Therapy.
17 Jan 2023
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Conservative Ministers playing "fast and loose with the union"
Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Cabinet Office, Women and Equalities and Scotland Christine Jardine MP has spoken out over the government's attempt to overturn the reform of the Gender Recognition Act in Scotland.
16 Jan 2023