State Opening of Parliament 2016
Read my speech from the 2016 State Opening of the fifth Scottish Parliament or click here to watch it. Your majesty, your Royal Highness,
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Local Hero: Anne Marie Kennedy
As part of the 2016 State Opening of The Scottish Parliament, MSPs were asked to invite their ‘Local Hero’ to take part in
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#LoveWins
Today was the first meeting of the Scottish Parliament since the horrific shooting in Orlando in the early hours of Sunday morning. In
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Article: What I have learned since being elected PO – Holyrood Magazine
I have been surprised by how different I have found the perspective of parliament from the Presiding Officer’s chair. Both literally and metaphorically,
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Festival of Politics 2016 Launch event
I was delighted to launch this year’s Festival of Politics. Below you will find a copy of my welcome to the Festival alongside
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Interview with Holyrood Magazine
Following my election as the Scottish Parliament’s fifth Presiding Officer, I spoke to Holyrood Magazine about my plans and aims for the role. You
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Macintosh launches search for local hero
Ken Macintosh MSP has today launched his search for a local hero to join him at next month’s official opening of the Scottish
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Speech: Election as Presiding Officer
I thank you all, my fellow MSPs. I am very grateful indeed for the honour and privilege that you have granted me of
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Picture Gallery: Election as Presiding Officer
Below are a selection of images from my election as Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.
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