John Mason

The Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has supported calls for the SNP to discipline John Mason MSP after comments he made on abortion care.  (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sarwar backs calls to reprimand MSP over abortion care comments Politics

The Chief Medial Officer Gregor Smith and the National Clinical Director Jason Leitch have stood against claims suggested by an SNP MSP John Mason that informed consent is not always sought during abortion care.

Officials say 'no evidence' for John Mason abortion care claims Politics

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MSP urges Jason Leitch to fact check John Mason abortion comments Politics

Sturgeon brands SNP MSP's comments on abortion clinics 'wrong' Politics

Medical experts voice anger over John Mason "anti-abortion vigil" comments Politics

SNP MSP John Mason criticised for saying clinics ‘push abortion’ Politics

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SNP MSP admits he attended controversial anti-abortion protest outside clinic Politics

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