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John Swinney secured a third term as Scotland’s first minister on Tuesday after a three-round parliamentary battle that exposed deep fractures in the SNP’s grip on power. The veteran politician will now form a minority government, relying on cross-party support to push through legislation in a hung parliament.
All 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament were sworn in Tuesday, with 64 first-timers taking their oaths in a blend of languages and traditions. Karen Adam became the first MSP to use British Sign Language during the ritual, while Laura Mitchell carried a sacred Clavie stave to the chamber.
Q Manivannan, elected on a student visa in May, has become the first MSP to win office while holding a temporary UK visa. Opponents question their eligibility, but the Greens defend the candidacy amid a widening political row over immigration and representation.
Q Manivannan, a Green Party candidate on a student visa, has been elected to the Scottish Parliament, sparking a debate over immigration rules for MSPs. Critics question whether limited visa holders should hold office, while the Greens defend their selection as legally sound.