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> An SNP minister has resigned over Scottish government plans to make it easier for someone to change their legally-recognised gender.

> The first minister said concerns had not been raised ahead of the vote, although Ms Regan was one of 15 SNP parliamentarians who signed a letter urging the government not to "Rush" gender reforms in 2019.

> In her resignation letter, Ms Regan said: "I have considered the issue of Gender Recognition Reform very carefully over some time. I have concluded that my conscience will not allow me to vote with the government at the Stage 1 of the Bill this afternoon."Consequently, I am writing to resign my position in the Scottish Government as Minister for Community Safety.

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