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Rebecca McCurdy
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Political Correspondent, The Herald (Scotland)
Glasgow, Scotl
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By Rebecca McCurdy Verified| The Herald (Scotland) Verified This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. The accent bias row will resonate with many Scots across the country. For a language that is so often celebrated in literature - from Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Irvine Welsh - it is often mocked and looked down upon in every day life. There are its obvious connections with social class and poverty.
By Hannah Brown Verified, Kathleen Nutt Verified, Rebecca McCurdy Verified| The Herald (Scotland) Verified Susan Smith (L) and Marion Calder, directors of 'For Women Scotland' cheer as they leave the Supreme Court on April 16, 2025 in London, England. (Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) The First Minister is facing increasing pressure from opposition parties and women's groups to update guidance for public bodies following a landmark ruling on the legal definition of a woman.
By Rebecca McCurdy Verified| The Herald (Scotland) Verified If anyone was hoping the gender row would disappear with the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman, then you would be sorely mistaken. It has been described as a landmark case for a reason, and its legacy on public policy could be massive. The full implications of the judgement will not be known for some time. What will inevitably follow will be some intense discussions between Scottish and UK Government officials on the discrepancies of reserved and devolved laws.
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The Herald (Scotland)
The Herald Scotland is the digital platform for The Herald, Scotland's longest-running national newspaper, founded in 1783. Originally named the Glasgow Advertiser, it has evolved through various titles and is now recognized as the world's oldest continuously published national newspaper. Headquartered in Glasgow, it is part of the Herald & Times Group, owned by Newsquest, a subsidiary of Gannett. The Herald publishes a daily broadsheet edition that covers a wide range of topics, including politics, business, culture, and sports, with a focus on both Scottish and international news. Its website, heraldscotland.com, offers online news, analysis, and multimedia content, along with access to extensive historical archives dating back to its founding. The Herald also has sister publications, including The National and Glasgow Times, which cater to different segments of the Scottish readership. The paper is known for its balanced reporting and has a significant cultural influence in Scotland.
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Founded: 1783