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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Hamish Morrison

Why MSPs WON'T swear new oath of allegiance to King Charles - but MPs will

SNP MP Steven Bonnar, left, crossed his fingers while swearing in. Douglas Ross took his oath in the Scottish manner at Holyrood

WHEN the House of Commons returns after a period of mourning for the Queen, MPs will swear a new oath, pledging allegiance to King Charles III.

But their colleagues in Holyrood will not be required to do so because of a minor difference in protocol.

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