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Katrine Bussey

New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’

Kenneth Gibson, centre, reacts as he is announced as Holyrood’s new presiding officer (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Holyrood’s new presiding officer has said he wants to make the Parliament “more enjoyable” – but Kenneth Gibson also warned MSPs there would be “repercussions” if they breach the rules setting out parliamentary behaviour.

Mr Gibson, who had previously served as convener of Holyrood’s Finance Committee, told MSPs he would be “firm” when chairing proceedings “where necessary”.

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