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Scottish Parliament Election Eligibility Debate Sparked by Green Candidate's Visa Status

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Q Manivannan, a Green Party MSP elected on a student visa set to expire by year-end, sparks debate over eligibility for Scottish Parliament, with opponents questioning their ability to serve the full term and the party defending the unanimous rule change allowing non-UK citizens with limited leave to remain to stand for election.

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