Lanarkshire SNP MP urged Tory Government to find 'resolution' to gender reform bill fears

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An SNP MP urged the Tory Government to find a “resolution” to concerns about Holyrood’s controversial gender recognition Bill.

Dr Lisa Cameron personally wrote to Scottish Secretary Alister Jack after he blocked the legislation from receiving Royal Assent.

This was despite her own party leader Nicola Sturgeon later accusing the UK Government of launching a "direct attack " on the Scottish Parliament.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, which makes it easier for trans people to change gender, was passed by MSPs in December.But on January 17 Jack blocked the Bill from coming into force amid fears women and girls could be at threat.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon derided the intervention as a “profound mistake” and claimed the Tories were waging a culture war.On the same day as Jack confirmed the block, Cameron wrote to Jack: “I have been asked to write to you by a number of my constituents who are concerned regarding the impact of gender-self ID on equality rights for women in Scotland and across the UK.