SNP accused of appeasing Greens over The Cass Review reaction
· 23.04.2024 · 19:00:08 ··· ··· Tuesday ·· 2 (2)
The Scottish Sun The Scottish Government's Public health minister Jenni Minto delivered a statement in Holyrood on Tuesday after two health boards – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lothian – said they would halt the treatment while the recommendations of Dr Hilary Cass’s review into services in England.
But Ms Minto faced criticism from opposition MSPs over the “lack of substance” amid accusations the statement was made to appease the Scottish Greens after the party announced it would hold a vote on the future of the Bute House powersharing agreement.
It comes as the Alba Party submitted a motion of no confidence in Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie after he refused to say whether he accepted the findings of the review.
In her statement, Ms Minto said the Scottish Government was taking time to consider the findings of the Cass Review and whether they were “relevant” to Scottish gender identity healthcare.
She said her statement was being used to address the families directly impacted by the pause in puberty blockers.
- Contents of video: -
00:00 - SNP stalling for more time
02:35 - Lack of substance
04:19 - Will minister ditch Bute House agreement
05:04 - Time is needed
06:15 - SNP sitting on the fence
07:13 - Concerns need to be resolved
08:57 - De-transitioning
11:20 - Sandyford clinic legal action possibility
12:01 - Nicola Sturgeon's comments on gender reform
13:04 - Ash Regan blast SNP
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