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Kate Nevens: The Scottish Government has made LGBTQ+ people wait for far too long. They promised a watertight ban five years ago…

On the recordJune 26, 2026
The Scottish Government has made LGBTQ+ people wait for far too long. They promised a watertight ban five years ago, before going back on it and choosing to outsource the work to Westminster.
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Kate Nevens
Scottish Green Party

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Scottish Greens’ equalities spokesperson on government delays

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