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.