Scotland: transgender rights, bone of contention between London and Edinburgh?

Scotland’s transgender community breathes a heavy sigh of relief. It is finally an ally who becomes Prime Minister. Humza Yousaf has promised he will stand up for LGBTQ+ rights and specifically fight against London’s blocking of a law to facilitate gender change. Expectations tinged with concerns for this already very marginalized minority.


Newly elected Scottish Prime Minister Humza Yousaf has promised the LGBTQ+ community to stand up for their rights outside Parliament in London.  (Illustrative image from March 29, 2023 outside Bute House, Edinburgh, Scotland)

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