Tag: sectarianism
Labour stance alters as party now claims anti-sectarianism legislation not required
By G.A.Ponsonby The Scottish Labour party has signalled a change to its previous stance on plans to introduce new legislation to tackle the problem...
Dismay as Labour refuse to engage in sectarianism legislation process
By G.A.Ponsonby SNP members on Holyrood’s Justice Committee have expressed disappointment after Labour MSPs refused to participate in the parliamentary process designed to scrutinise...
SNP attack Labour’s ‘political manoeuvering’ on Anti-Sectarianism Bill
By a Newsnet reporter The Scottish Labour party has been criticised for playing "party politics" after it emerged they will refuse to vote on...
Catholic Church endorses ‘anti-sectarianism’ Bill after Salmond meeting
By G.A.Ponsonby The Catholic Church has announced that it is to support the Scottish government’s Offensive Behaviour Bill after the Bishop of Paisley met...
Sectarianism targeted as Holyrood committee backs Offensive Behaviour Bill
By a Newsnet reporter The Holyrood justice committee has backed new legislation that seeks to address sectarianism in Scottish football. The cross party...
Labour candidate accused of using sectarianism for political gain
by G.A.Ponsonby A Scottish Labour politician has been accused of indulging in cheap party politicking after he tried to blame the SNP for the...