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UK government to block Scottish gender recognition bill

The UK government plans to block the Gender Recognition Reform Bill passed by the Scottish Parliament, citing conflict with equality protections across Great Britain. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has rejected the intervention, calling it politically motivated.

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PoliticsUK government to block Scottish gender recognition bill

The UK government plans to block the Gender Recognition Reform Bill passed by the Scottish Parliament, citing conflict with equality protections across Great Britain. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has rejected the intervention, calling it politically motivated.

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