FMQs RECAP: John Swinney questioned on Sandie Peggie trans changing room row

John Swinney faced questions on single-sex spaces and trans rights.

First Minister John Swinney faced questions on single-sex spaces and trans rights at first minister’s questions today.

This comes off the back of nurse Sandie Peggie, who took Dr Beth Upton and NHS Fife to an employment tribunal after she objected to Dr Upton, who identifies as a trans woman, using the female changing rooms.

Separately Ms Peggie is reported to be facing a misconduct hearing for misgendering Dr Upton and compromising patient safety by refusing to work effectively with Dr Upton.

Earlier this week several MSPs tried to ask questions on what the Scottish Government’s guidance for public bodies is on single-sex spaces, but all attempts were rejected.

This lead to a fiery exchange between Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay and the First Minister.

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