Rishi Sunak confirms Scotland’s gender recognition bill could be blocked by Westminster – live

Prime minister says lots of people' have concerns about the reform and it is right for the UK government to have a look at it'

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And here is the full quote from Rishi Sunak when he was asked about Scotland's gender recognition reform bill this morning. He said:

Lots of people have got concerns about this new bill in Scotland, about the impact it will have on women's and children's safety.

So I think it is completely reasonable for the UK government to have a look at it, understand what the consequences are for women and children's safety in the rest of the UK, and then decide on what the appropriate course of action is.