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Green MSP Q Manivannan Raises £2,089 for Visa Renewal

5/10/2026

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Q Manivannan, elected Scottish Green MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, must renew his valid visa.
He asked party members to raise £2,089 for a graduate visa granting three years of work rights.
Co-leader Gillian Mackay told BBC Scotland the renewal will happen during the session and is unlikely to be denied.
The Greens will support Q through the renewal as he joins a record 15 Green MSPs next week.

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Q Manivannan, elected Scottish Green MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, must renew his valid visa.
He asked party members to raise £2,089 for a graduate visa granting three years of work rights.
Co-leader Gillian Mackay told BBC Scotland the renewal will happen during the session and is unlikely to be denied.
The Greens will support Q through the renewal as he joins a record 15 Green MSPs next week.