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Scottish Parliament Elects New Presiding Officer
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- May 14, 2026
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Summary
Alison Johnstone, the outgoing Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, is set to be replaced in a secret ballot by MSPs on Thursday. Johnstone, known for her impartiality, has pushed for changes like daily question sessions and has a background in Green politics. Three SNP MSPs and Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur are in the running. The new Presiding Officer will step back from party politics and cant vote on most business. Johnstones tenure included overseeing the parliaments anniversary, advocating for family support, and leading a Commonwealth gender audit. She looks forward to returning to campaigns she cares about after the vote. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5da0cb3b3661f23c