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Kenneth Gibson is returned as Cunninghame North MSP.
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A WEST Scotland MSP has become the first Indian Sikh to be sworn into the Scottish Parliament. Pam Gosal made history alongside Kaukab Stewart at the weekend by becoming the first two women of colour to become Members of the Scottish Parliament. And Ms Gosal, 49, of the Scottish Conservatives, today took the oath at Holyrood, reciting the Mool Mantar - a Sikh prayer. Pam then took her blessings from the Sikh Scriptures, the Gutka Sahib. It was the first time a parliamentarian across the UK has read from the Sikh scriptures inside Parliament. Commenting on the momentous occasion, Ms Gosal said: “Today is a moment of pride not only for myself and my family but the whole Sikh community and for the Scottish Parliament.
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.
A mixed election for Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar
Critically, Anas Sarwar is the second most popular leader in Scotland following this election, just three points behind Nicola Sturgeon, according to a Savanta ComRes poll.
The new leader’s style of charm, eloquence and good-humoured debate means he is a slicker and much more dangerous political vehicle for the Scottish Labour message.
Mr Sarwar also made clear throughout the campaign that key in this election was seeing key figures for the next five years elected to Holyrood.
The election of Michael Marra, Katy Clark, Paul Sweeney and Pam Duncan-Glancy will give hope to Labour HQ that the rebuild is well placed to challenge seriously in 2026.
SNP hold Renfrewshire South while Tories, Labour and Greens share West Scotland seats
On day two of the Scottish election results, Tom Arthur was re-elected as Renfrewshire South s MSP while seven West of Scotland MSPs were confirmed
Celebration: Tom Arthur is delighted with his result (Image: Kieran Chambers Photography)
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