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Scottish government minister Siobhain Brown

Minister deals new blow to Ash Regan 'Unbuyable Bill' with scathing assessment

The Scottish Government minister Siobhain Brown has dealt a significant blow to Ash Regan's plans to crackdown on prostitution after delivering a scathing assessment of her bill.

Prefab houses solved a postwar crisis. Should we take similar action again?

Prefab houses solved a postwar crisis. Should we take similar action again?

Let's have a national prefab programme to solve our housing crisis

'Ash Regan's Prostitution Bill seeks to reduce the practice by tackling demand for it'

'Ash Regan's Prostitution Bill seeks to reduce the practice by tackling demand for it'

Why Scotland must confront the reality of prostitution and tackle demand

Independent MSP Ash Regan

Independent MSP Ash Regan

Irish police say sex-buyer ban did not lead to fewer people advertising sex work

'This bill cannot wait': MSPs urged to criminalise sex buyers through Unbuyable bill

Amnesty International claim Ms Regan's bill would put sex workers at greater risk.

Amnesty International claim Ms Regan's bill would put sex workers at greater risk.

Amnesty International

Amnesty raises urgent concerns as Scotland debates prostitution laws

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

Minister: Scottish Government 'strongly supports' principle of sex purchase ban

Ash Regan sits as an independent MSP

Ash Regan sits as an independent MSP

Campaigners against Ash Regan's prostitution bill to stage Holyrood protest

Independent MSP Ash Regan

Independent MSP Ash Regan

MSPs defend working with lobby organisations opposing abortion and gay marriage

There are calls by abuse survivors for the Religious Sisters of Charity to be dropped from a Holyrood cross party group.

There are calls by abuse survivors for the Religious Sisters of Charity to be dropped from a Holyrood cross party group.

Scot Gov under fire for membership of Holyrood group giving role to abuse order

Alex Salmond pictured in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, on the day of the independence referendum.

Alex Salmond pictured in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, on the day of the independence referendum.

Could a nine-foot tall statue of Alex Salmond be built at the Scottish Parliament?

Ash Regan launched the Unbuyable Bill earlier this year.

Ash Regan launched the Unbuyable Bill earlier this year.

'Time for Scotland to speak up': religious charities back Ash Regan's sex work bill

An order connected to the Magdalene laundries scandal is a member of a Holyrood group wanting the law changed on sex work.

An order connected to the Magdalene laundries scandal is a member of a Holyrood group wanting the law changed on sex work.

MSPs defend giving Ireland abuse scandal order Holyrood role amid sex work debate

Graphic showing teenage girl surrounded by adults ignoring her

Graphic showing teenage girl surrounded by adults ignoring her

Angela Constance

Does Scotland need a grooming gang inquiry?

Over 10,000 women were imprisoned and forced into labour at Magdalene institutions.

Over 10,000 women were imprisoned and forced into labour at Magdalene institutions.

Survivors’ fury as Magdalene order accused over abuse gains foothold at Holyrood

The Open letter

The Open letter

Ash Regan’s sex-buying ban sparks union divide in Scotland

Ash Regan, Alba's only MSP has quit the party.

Ash Regan, Alba's only MSP has quit the party.

'Different path since Alex Salmond died': Ash Regan quits as only Alba MSP

Diane Martin, CBE, A Model for Scotland

Diane Martin, CBE, A Model for Scotland

Former sex workers urge MSPs to back ‘Not for Sale’ bill to criminalise sex buyers

File photo dated 02/05/24 of Michelle Thomson at the Scottish Parliament

File photo dated 02/05/24 of Michelle Thomson at the Scottish Parliament

Rape survivor MSP says ministers ‘re-traumatising’ victims over Supreme Court delay

Ash Regan's former website appears to have been bought by opponents of her Unbuyable Bill.

Ash Regan's former website appears to have been bought by opponents of her Unbuyable Bill.

Alba MSP Ash Regan's former domain now used to oppose her sex work bill

Laura Baillie from Scotland for Decrim

Laura Baillie from Scotland for Decrim

Scottish women’s groups ‘too scared’ to oppose Ash Regan’s prostitution bill

MSPs demand Chief Constable make statement on For Women Scotland protest policing

MSPs demand Chief Constable make statement on For Women Scotland protest policing

MSPs demand Chief Constable make statement on For Women Scotland protest policing

Nurse Sandie Peggie alongside Ash Regan MSP inside the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh

Nurse Sandie Peggie alongside Ash Regan MSP inside the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh

Sandie Peggie tribunal: MSP challenges minister over NHS Fife £250k legal bill

First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Shona Robison

First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Shona Robison

SNP yet to bring in free bus travel for asylum seekers despite budget pledge

Ash Regan Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Ash Regan Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Why did our government spend £24m asking voters questions?

John Swinney is in the firing line over the threatened job losses at Alexander Dennis

John Swinney is in the firing line over the threatened job losses at Alexander Dennis

Alexander Dennis

Row over ScotGov failure to track jobs supported by public millions

Most women in prostitution 'victims of abuse and exploitation'

Most women in prostitution 'victims of abuse and exploitation'

Sex workers opposed to Nordic Model are a 'tiny minority' says Glasgow charity

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the film version of Pretty Woman - the reality of prostitution is far different

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the film version of Pretty Woman - the reality of prostitution is far different

Prostitution is not like fantasy of Pretty Woman - it harms the most vulnerable

Former justice secretary Kenny MacAskill became Alba's leader in March. (Andy Buchanan/PA)

Former justice secretary Kenny MacAskill became Alba's leader in March. (Andy Buchanan/PA)

2026 Holyrood election

Alba's Kenny MacAskill on party infighting, independence, and Scotland's energy

“Forget Trump and bring SpaceX to Scotland” says Ash Regan

“Forget Trump and bring SpaceX to Scotland” says Ash Regan

Ash Regan calls on Elon Musk to 'forget Trump and bring SpaceX to Scotland'

Scottish independence supporters at a rally in Banockburn. File picture.

Scottish independence supporters at a rally in Banockburn. File picture.

Regan criticises Swinney for not pushing Starmer on new independence vote

Ash Regan, Alba MSP

Ash Regan, Alba MSP

Ash Regan: ‘Some MSPs more than happy to hide from issue of prostitution’

Alba MSP Ash Regan

Alba MSP Ash Regan

Law aimed at tackling prostitution could result in just 25 charges a year

Ash Regan wants to make it illegal to purchase sex in Scotland.

Ash Regan wants to make it illegal to purchase sex in Scotland.

'Troubling direction' or 'targeting exploitation': Gen Z debates Unbuyable bill

Ash Regan MSP is bringing in a bill which if passed would make it illegal for men to buy sex.

Ash Regan MSP is bringing in a bill which if passed would make it illegal for men to buy sex.

Former justice secretary urges MSPs to back Regan's prostitution crackdown bill

Ash Regan's 'Unbuyable Bill' does zero for gender equality

Ash Regan's 'Unbuyable Bill' does zero for gender equality

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

'It shouldn't be illegal for men to buy sex' - Ash Regan bill makes no sense

SNP ministers ‘dragging feet’ on response to court ruling on definition of woman

SNP ministers ‘dragging feet’ on response to court ruling on definition of woman

SNP ministers ‘dragging feet’ on response to court ruling on definition of woman

Ash Regan of the Alba Party

Ash Regan of the Alba Party

Ash Regan claims fellow MSPs are buying sex as she introduces Nordic Model bill

Change in law called for

Change in law called for

‘Every day I thought I would be murdered’: Ex-prostitute backs tough new sex law

Sex workers have launched a campaign against a bill by MSP Ash Regan to criminalise the purchase of sexual services.

Sex workers have launched a campaign against a bill by MSP Ash Regan to criminalise the purchase of sexual services.

Sex workers launch campaign to oppose 'dangerous' new law proposed by Ash Regan

First Minister John Swinney speaking at Merchants House of Glasgow,

First Minister John Swinney speaking at Merchants House of Glasgow,

Discourse ‘soured’ and voters ‘disempowered’, agree leaders at democracy summit

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville speaks to MSPs

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville speaks to MSPs

Scottish Government won’t intervene in NHS Fife tribunal despite Supreme Court ruling

Ash Regan at Holyrood
Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times

Ash Regan at Holyrood
Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times

Alba Party call for new motorway to be built connecting Aberdeen and Edinburgh

Kenny MacAskill after being announced as the new leader of the Alba Party

Kenny MacAskill after being announced as the new leader of the Alba Party

Kenny MacAskill wins Alba leadership contest

Ash Regan at Holyrood
Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times

Ash Regan at Holyrood
Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times

Ash Regan '2026 election is absolutely make or break for Alba'

Voting is open in the Alba leadership contest - but the candidates are more focused on infighting.

Voting is open in the Alba leadership contest - but the candidates are more focused on infighting.

Salmond's Alba successor to be chosen soon - but not before party civil war

John Swinney rejected the claim self-ID policies were 'state sponsored abuse'.

John Swinney rejected the claim self-ID policies were 'state sponsored abuse'.

Swinney rejects claim self-ID policies are 'state sponsored abuse' to women

Both Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill have secured enough backing to enter the Alba party leadership race.

Both Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill have secured enough backing to enter the Alba party leadership race.

Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill secure backing for Alba leadership race

Chris McEleny was a close aide to Alex Salmond

Chris McEleny was a close aide to Alex Salmond

Chris McEleny suspended from Alba role for 'gross misconduct'

Kenny MacAskill speaking during a ALBA Special National Assembly

Kenny MacAskill speaking during a ALBA Special National Assembly

Leaked email reveals Alba official's bid to suspend MacAskill in 'fascist' bully row

Ash Regan (centre) with Neale Hanvey (left) and Kenny MacAskill (right)

Ash Regan (centre) with Neale Hanvey (left) and Kenny MacAskill (right)

Alba descends into chaos as leadership contest turns bitter

Gail Hendry, her daughter Christina, pictured with Kenny MacAskill as they follow the funeral cortege as it leaves the funeral service for former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, at Strichen Parish Church in Strichen, Fraserburgh.

Gail Hendry, her daughter Christina, pictured with Kenny MacAskill as they follow the funeral cortege as it leaves the funeral service for former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, at Strichen Parish Church in Strichen, Fraserburgh.

Alex Salmond's sister and niece back Kenny MacAskill for Alba leader

Alba Party Holyrood leader Ash Regan.

Alba Party Holyrood leader Ash Regan.

Ash Regan: Alex Salmond would have wanted me as Alba leader

Ash Regan chats to political correspondent Hannah Brown

Ash Regan chats to political correspondent Hannah Brown

Unspun: My sit-down with Ash Regan signals a rocky road ahead for Alba