Scottish Greens say they will support MSP Q Manivannan as the newly elected politician seeks to renew their UK right to work through the Home Office during the parliamentary session. Manivannan, who is described by outlets as Scotland’s first trans MSP, is currently in the UK on a student visa. Coverage reports that Manivannan plans to apply for a graduate visa and later a global talent visa to continue serving in the Scottish Parliament.
The Evening Standard reports that Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay says Manivannan will have to go through the visa process with the Home Office. Other reports describe the Greens’ commitment as conditional on the need for a visa renewal in order to remain able to carry out parliamentary duties.
The Mirror frames Manivannan’s position as a vow to work toward a “fair system” while visa status remains uncertain. Across the articles, the central focus is that Manivannan takes steps to renew their visa permissions and that fellow Greens signal backing for the process so they can continue their role.
