Lanarkshire MSP speaks out on controversial Gender Recognition Reform Bill row

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A Lanarkshire MSP has spoken out on the controversial Gender Recognition Reform Bill row. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack issued an unprecedented Section 35 order on Monday evening, blocking the Holyrood Bill from becoming law and sparking a dispute between the UK and Scottish governments.Central Scotland list MSP Meghan Gallacher, of the Scottish Conservatives, voted against the bill and said: “Scottish Conservative MSPs warned when the bill was being debated that, as well as threatening women’s rights, it would impinge on equalities legislation in the rest of the UK and, therefore, was subject to a potential legal challenge.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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