# Queer Tamil Immigrant Elected to Scottish Parliament

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-05-10T11:45:43+00:00
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Q Manivannan, a queer Tamil immigrant and new Scottish Green MSP, elected on a student visa, faces a visa renewal during their term. Despite this, the party offers full support, with co-leader Gillian Mackay seeing no major obstacles. Manivannan, using they/them pronouns, is one of two trans MSPs in the Scottish Parliament, earning a salary of nearly eighty thousand pounds a year. As a list seat, any issues wont trigger a by-election, ensuring a smooth transition. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b360bb95ce1d8430

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