Truth at stake, says Christian MSP in ongoing trans battle

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Feb 2023
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Truth at stake, says Christian MSP in ongoing trans battle

Scottish Parliament

'Truth is at stake' - according to an MSP speaking to en amid continuing controversy over Scotland's Gender Recognition Act.

John Mason MSP was one of nine MSPs who voted against the legislation.

The Bill was approved late last year to both cheers and shouts of ‘shame on you’ by onlookers in the public gallery, but was the subject of continuing controversy as en went to press.

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