Humza Yousaf brands Westminster a 'foreign government' in leadership debate row over gender reforms
Humza Yousaf branded Westminster a "foreign government" in a row over gender reforms tonight during the final SNP leadership debate.
Yousaf repeated his pledge he would send Holyrood lawyers to court if he becomes First Minister to try and overturn a blocking mechanism handed down by the UK Government. Speaking tonight, Yousaf said: "When it comes to issues of equality, yes, listen to public opinion, but demonstrate leadership on why you agree with something.
The finance secretary, who was on maternity leave when the Bill was passed last year, subsequently revealed she had "significant concerns" about the legislation. Yousaf cut-in: "If we were independent, we would not have a foreign government, for example, coming in and vetoing our legislation."
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