Nicola Sturgeon's gender recognition reform was passed by the Scottish Parliament with significant majority support, while only the Conservative party voted against it. The UK government used section 35 of the Scotland Act to block this reform, which would have aligned Scotland with the majority of European nations on trans rights. The criticism that Sturgeon's policies were dogmatic and divisive ignores the role of the UK government in creating that divide. Additionally, many Scots hold a fond memory of Sturgeon, contrasting her approachable leadership style with that of Boris Johnson.
Nicola Sturgeon's gender recognition reforms were supported by the Scottish parliament with a significant majority, having undergone lengthy consultation, only opposed by the Conservatives.
The UK government used section 35 of the Scotland Act to block the gender recognition reform, indicating that the divisiveness came from the UK, not Sturgeon.
Many Scots remember Nicola Sturgeon fondly, contrasting her personable nature and strong values against Boris Johnson, highlighting her impact as a political leader.
Sturgeon's support for independence raises questions about nationalism, suggesting that the pro-union stance may not be less nationalistic than advocating for independence.
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