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Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster

SNP leader John Swinney spoke after being sworn in again as an MSP at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster

Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday

Evening Standard

Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

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Flynn and Gethins hit out at ‘crisis-ridden Westminster’ as they quit Commons

The former SNP MPs have been elected to the Scottish Parliament after last week’s election.

Evening Standard

Dave Doogan to lead SNP at Westminster as Stephen Flynn steps down

Mr Doogan, the MP for Angus and Perthshire, said his election came at a ‘crucial time for Scotland’s future and our journey to independence’.

The Independent UK

Meet the newest member of Scottish Parliament, an Indian-born who went to UK on a student visa

India-born, non-binary anthropologist Q Manivannan has been elected to the Scottish Parliament on a "kinder politics" platform. Manivannan, a queer Tamil immigrant, secured a win for the Scottish Greens, enabled by a rule change allowing visa holders to contest elections. He aims to bring a politics of care and solidarity…

The Economic Times

Non-binary Indian on student visa elected to Scottish Parliament

A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their…

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Who is Q Manivannan? Tamil Nadu-born trans immigrant without permanent UK residency elected to Scottish Parliament

An Indian-origin transgender politician, Q Manivannan, has been elected to the Scottish Parliament despite not holding permanent residency or British citizenship in the UK, a development that has sparked debate and online backlash in Britain.

The Times of India

‘They should not be allowed to stand’: British MP Rupert Lowe slams election of Indian-born Scottish lawmaker without permanent visa

British MP Rupert Lowe has called for foreign nationals to be banned from contesting elections in the UK following the election of Indian-born politician Q Manivannan to the Scottish Parliament.

The Times of India

Voters continue to cast ballots in Scottish Parliament elections

Scotland’s party leaders attended their local polling stations earlier on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Election day in England, Scotland and Wales: What you need to know

The final results are not likely to be declared until nearly 48 hours after polling stations close.

Evening Standard

Election day in the UK: what to look out for – and when we’ll know the results

Voters are casting their ballots in elections to 136 English local authorities, the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Senedd. For most, it’s the first opportunity to cast a ballot since the 2024 general election. This set of elections is complex, taking place in multiple locations with ballots being counted over…

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‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

Evening Standard

May 7 elections in England, Scotland and Wales: What you need to know

Elections are being held for the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd in Wales and 136 councils in England.

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Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament

The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.

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Push for indyref 2 powers would begin after government formed – Swinney

John Swinney set out his plans for the first 100 days if the SNP are returned to power.

Evening Standard

More than 110,000 applications to vote on deadline day

Of the applications submitted on April 20, more than two-thirds were by people aged 34 and under.

Evening Standard

Deadline day to register to vote in May 7 elections

Some 42,827 applications to vote were submitted on Sunday April 19, the highest on a single day so far this year.

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How to register to vote in local elections with deadline just hours away

Along with Monday’s deadline to register to vote, there are a number of other key dates before polling day

Evening Standard

Scottish Parliament ‘paying lip service’ to oil and gas industry – Kemi Badenoch

The Conservative leader made her comments while on a visit to Scotland.

Evening Standard

Badenoch: Only Tories will stand up against SNP’s ‘divisive’ referendum plans

The Conservative leader is expected to address supporters at a rally in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Swinney calls on PM to recall House of Commons to deal with UK energy ‘crisis’

Scotland’s First Minister said Keir Starmer was ‘sleepwalking’ into an ‘unprecedented energy crisis’.

Evening Standard

Recall Parliament to sort out ferries crisis, demands Scottish Lib Dem leader

Alex Cole-Hamilton said MSPs had to ‘sort out this mess’ which he said was created by the SNP government.

The Independent UK

Swinney to push for powers over energy if SNP wins election

The First Minister will visit the north-east of Scotland on Monday.

Evening Standard

Party leaders start campaign push ahead of Holyrood vote

With the Scottish Parliament now in recess, the leaders of most of Scotland’s parties will kickstart their election campaigns on Thursday.

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