An MSP who is standing for the role of Presiding Officer in the Scottish Parliament says Holyrood is “dull” and needs to be “livened up.” The comments are made ahead of an election for the post scheduled for Thursday. The Presiding Officer is responsible for chairing parliamentary business and maintaining order during debates. The reports present the remarks as the candidate’s view of the parliament’s current atmosphere and approach, without attributing specific policy proposals or operational changes to the statement. With the vote due on Thursday, the race focuses on the MSP’s assessment of how the chamber is functioning and what could be improved, rather than on any immediate legislative actions. Across the coverage, the central points are the candidate’s characterization of Holyrood and the timing of the election for the Presiding Officer position, with no additional widely agreed details reported beyond these elements.