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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.
The Scottish Parliament’s assisted dying bill was rejected last month, but its architect insists the campaign will continue, warning opponents that the issue is far from settled in a nation grappling with ageing demographics and rising terminal illness cases.