MikeDunnAuthorMay 11

Dr. Q Manivannan, a transgender and non-binary Indian immigrant was elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for JK Rowling's constituency. They also are not a British citizen, nor even a permanent resident. They were eligible to stand for election as a Commonwealth citizen.

Oh dear don't spread this she might see and get angry!

F&ck TERFS and fascism!

#manivannan #transgender #nonbinary #transphobia #terf #fascism #Scotland #jkrowling

Show threadscarlettMay 11
@MikeDunnAuthor wait, how do you become an MSP if you aren't a permanent resident? What happens if they leave the country?
Show threadHighlandLawyerMay 11

@scarlett @MikeDunnAuthor
You become an MSP by being resident in Scotland and either not needing leave to remain in the UK, or holding any such leave to remain (s16 Scotland Act 1998 as amended), and being elected.

If they choose to leave, that would imply resignation from being MSP. If they are forced to leave, there would be no such implication.

Show threadWeird Socks
@HighlandLawyer @scarlett @MikeDunnAuthor
Thank you. I understand this and the question now, too.
May 11 at 8:26pmWeb