BREAKING: Could Scotland be first country in the world to offer free sanitary products?

Nov 24, 2020

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Scotland could be first country to offer free sanitary products

Scotland will become the first country in the world to offer free universal access to period products if a new law is passed in Holyrood today, following a campaign from Scottish Labour's Monica Lennon.

Read why Lennon believes this is only the first step in breaking the stigma attached to menstruation .

SNP's Ian Blackford says sorry following now deleted Tweet

The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber apologised last night after heavily suggesting a nighttime photographer was flouting Scotsman's Covid-19 rules.

Read what the MP said about the now deleted tweet.

Ruth Davidson joins former MP in criticism of foreign aid cuts

The former leader of the Scottish Conservatives is the latest figure to warn against plans to cut the overseas aid budget.

Read the full story and what she had to say here.

How a Scottish rockstar is helping pupils shape a green future

A North Lanarkshire school is the first to take part in a new environmental education programme which has been set up by Frightened Rabbit bassist Billy Kennedy.

Read about the new programme here and why Kennedy set it up.

Thanks for reading,

Take care and enjoy your day,

Graham Falk

Graham.Falk@jpimedia.co.uk


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