refusing to ban the practice of conversion therapy on transgender individuals, the government of Wales plans institute a ban of its own.By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NHS Wales — the country’s publicly funded healthcare system — Welsh government Deputy Minister for Social Partnership Hannah Blythyn stated that the practice will be “prohibited” in Wales. Any organization, group, or company that works in “mental or psychological health” and sign onto the MOU makes a “commitment” to not offer conversion therapy in the country, though this agreement does not extend to other parts of the United Kingdom.Based on further statements made Blythyn, this move only appears to be a temporary solution to the question of a conversion therapy ban as the Welsh governmnet “seeks legal advice” to find out how it can “unilaterally” ban the practice.
Climate activists protest outside Edinburgh government office over North Sea gas field plans
13.04.2022 - 20:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Climate activists protested outside a prominent Edinburgh Government office today demanding plans a for a new North Sea gas field are rejected.
Stop Cambo campaigners were outside the Market Street building as part of a protest against Shell’s proposed Jackdaw field off the coast of Aberdeenshire.
Despite having initially turned down by regulators in October, the energy giant resubmitted an application for the location last week.
It comes as UK authorities encourage firms to ramp up oil and gas production in an effort to reduce energy reliance on Russia, reports Edinburgh Live.
However, opponents say the field will provide just “one to two per cent” of the UK’s gas demand across its lifetime, while creating around “half” of Scotland’s annual emissions in the process.
Critics have also claimed the project will “do nothing” to reduce soaring energy costs for consumers.
Lauren MacDonald, a climate activist with the Stop Cambo campaign said: “Jackdaw will not lower bills, it will not provide energy security, and it will push us further towards an unlivable climate.
“People in the UK want energy that is affordable and doesn’t put our climate and our future at risk, which means scaling up renewable energy now, insulating millions of leaky homes and immediately stopping the expansion of oil and gas production.
“This government needs to go away and come up with a better energy plan, one that benefits the public and not just Shell.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson previously rejected calls from Labour to impose a "windfall tax" on energy firms in an effort to bring down monthly bills.
Shell withdrew from the controversial Cambo field project, which attracted criticism from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, amid concerns over 'red tape'
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