pledged to tackle the confusion over the legal definition of sex by amending the equality act if they win the election. the conservatives announced this morning they d make biological sex a protected characteristic, making it easier for some organisations to prevent transgender women from using female only spaces. the leaders of the four parties in scotland which took seats at the last election have been holding a televised debate. it s being broadcast on stv and here s a taste of the opening statements. i want the next five years to all about delivering action on the issues that really matter to you creating good jobs, cutting tax, reducing nhs waiting lists, fixing our roads, investing in schools. we ve listened, and we know these are your top priorities. i know families are struggling because of the cost of living crisis, and i know so many families are worried about loved ones who can t get treatment because of the crisis in our nhs. that s why a labour government w
will deliver economic stability to bring down the cost of your mortgage. the liberal democrats are all about hope, and we re part of the change that s coming. in the next parliament, we ll be working for a l better britain, to restore your. faith in politics and fix our broken relationship with europe. we know the westminster system is broken, it is delivered austerity, brexit and the cost of living crisis. scotland deserves better. i m asking you to vote snp to put scotland bus plus interest first. how much of the debate you think will be about independence? it is much of the debate you think will be about independence? about independence? it is the line that defines about independence? it is the line that defines all about independence? it is the line that defines all else. about independence? it is the line that defines all else. you ve - about independence? it is the linei that defines all else. you ve heard the distinction of replacing the current government with one of a