4 h. ago Why Beth Upton and Sandie Peggie are victims of militant trans activists who harm own cause and help far

The scandalous failure to work out how to accommodate people with different views on the gender debate put trans woman Dr Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie on an inevitable collision course

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5 h. ago SNP ministers accused of 'trying to ride two horses' in Dr Beth Upton trans row

Shirley-Anne Somerville, the Social Justice Secretary, faced questions in Holyrood

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5 h. ago Italian priest close to pope told he was target of surveillance tool used by a government

Meloni administration pressed to address issue after other people working with migrants also told they were targetedAn Italian priest who has a close relationship with Pope Francis and was previously in telephone contact with him was notified he had been a target of a sophisticated surveillance tool used by a government, a revelation that will increase pressure on Giorgia Meloni’s government after other similar cases.Father Mattia Ferrari is a chaplain on the migrant rescue ship owned by the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans, whose founder, Luca Casarini, revealed this month that he was a victim of a military-grade spyware attack. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Keir Starmer's 'follow the law' message over NHS Fife transgender doctor Beth Upton row

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has responded to questions over the tribunal hearing involving nurse Sandie Peggie and transgender doctor Beth Upton

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3 d. ago Equalities watchdog issues warning to NHS board at centre of trans nurse row amid fears new 'staff transitioning guide' is unlawful

NHS Fife has defended its decision to allow trans medic Beth Upton to use the women's facilities at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, despite nurse Sandie Peggie raising concerns.

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4 d. ago 'Concerned' equalities watchdog intervenes in NHS Fife transgender row involving Dr Beth Upton

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written to NHS Fife and Health Secretary Neil Gray

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4 d. ago Jaysley Beck inquest prompts flood of testimonies of abuse in UK military

The Ministry of Defence says the lessons learned from the teenager’s death will make the military safer, but victims and their families have heard it all beforeA soldier left suicidal after complaints about a senior officer were ignored. Two women told that they needed to grow up, or their heads would be banged together after they complained about sexual harassment by their major. A servicewoman raped and left with PTSD, while her attacker was given a slap on the wrist.Online army forums have been flooded with testimonies of abuse – and the military’s failure to tackle it – this week, sparked by the inquest into the death of 19-year-old gunner Jaysley Beck. The head of the army, General Sir Roly Walker, has expressed his disgust and suggested that senior ranks may even be “actively complicit” in abusive behaviour. The Ministry of Defence has promised that lessons will be learned. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago John Swinney told to fix NHS rather than disciplining nurse in trans changing room row

The SNP leader has refused to comment on the tribunal case between Sandie Peggie and NHS Fife.

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5 d. ago FMQs RECAP: John Swinney questioned on Sandie Peggie trans changing room row

John Swinney faced questions on single-sex spaces and trans rights.

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5 d. ago Swinney urged to ditch SNP’s ‘gender ideology’ as Tories warn it is causing harm

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay made the plea amid an employment tribunal brought by nurse Sandie Peggie.

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5 d. ago FMQs Live: John Swinney faces questions on Sandie Peggie trans changing room row

John Swinney faces questions on single-sex spaces and trans rights.

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6 d. ago Neil Gray 'has confidence in NHS Fife management' despite trans doctor row

The SNP Health Secretary refused to comment on nurse Sandie Peggie being called to a separate disciplinary hearing while her employment tribunal against the health board goes on.

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6 d. ago Health Secretary Neil Gray refuses to back nurse Sandie Peggie in trans doctor Beth Upton changing room row

Health Secretary Neil Gray says public bodies need to respect both single-sex spaces and trans rights.

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7 d. ago Anas Sarwar: Nurse Sandie Peggie should not face disciplinary action in NHS trans doctor Beth Upton row

‘I have always been clear that we must protect single-sex spaces based on biological sex’

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7 d. ago Trans doctor changing room controversy 'exposes the recklessness of Nicola Sturgeon's self

John Swinney has been urged to get a grip of guidance surrounding single sex spaces to stop women being 'victimised' by trans activists.

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8 d. ago Sandie Peggie: Nurse at centre of trans employment tribunal threatened with sack

Sandie Peggie is due to attend a conduct hearing later this week for ‘misgendering’ Dr Beth Upton.

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