Green MSP elected Holyrood presiding officer after party co-leader backs end of monarchy
Alison Johnstone was the only MSP to put herself forward for the key role, Holyrood's equivalent of the Commons Speaker.
13 May 2021 • 6:29pm
Newly elected Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Alison Johnstone
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A Green MSP has been elected as the Scottish Parliament's presiding officer and main contact with the Queen after the party's leader said he was looking forward to the end of the monarchy.
Alison Johnstone was the only MSP to put herself forward for the key role, Holyrood's equivalent of the Commons Speaker, after a series of other potential frontrunners ruled themselves out.