# Transgender MSP Elected in Scotland, Faces Hate but Finds Support

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Podcast: [Glasgow News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/glasgow-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610185)
Published: 2026-05-10T19:06:25+00:00
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## Resource

Trans Tamil immigrant Q Manivannan makes history as Scotlands first transgender MSP, winning a seat in the Scottish Parliament with the Scottish Greens. Despite facing online abuse, Manivannan is supported by a diverse community, including moms of trans kids and non-binary folks. The Greens celebrate the historic win and condemn the abuse, highlighting the importance of diverse voices in politics. 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/681a619dce1c0918

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