Green MSP Manivannan allowed to continue working in UK after visa extended
The Scottish Green MSP said the extension lets them keep serving constituents, after critics questioned their eligibility and past fundraising for visa costs.
- On Friday, Scottish Green Party MSP Q Manivannan announced receiving a three-year graduate visa, allowing them to continue living and working in the UK until 2029.
- The 30-year-old was elected to the Scottish Parliament in May while on a student visa, prompting criticism from Reform and the Tories regarding their eligibility as a non-UK citizen.
- Manivannan faced scrutiny after fundraising for their visa application, with critics challenging the effort following revelations they owned a house in India worth up to £250,000.
- The new visa expires in 2029, two years short of the full parliamentary term; the Lothians East MSP plans to apply for a global talent visa to extend their stay.
- Describing themselves as a "queer Tamil immigrant," Manivannan stated on Friday, "This is my home and I'm not going anywhere," while focusing on serving constituents in Edinburgh.
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'Queer migrant' Green MSP allowed to stay in UK on new visa after ‘rape is a spectrum’ row
A controversial Green MSP who sparked fury after saying "rape is a spectrum" has been handed a new visa by the Home Office. The Indian transgender activist, who stood for election in May without knowing he would be allowed to remain in the UK, claimed the new visa allows him to carry on living in Scotland for another three years. Mr Manivannan was pocketing £77,711 as an MSP in Holyrood even though he was elected while only holding a temporary s…
Q Manivannan retains right to work in UK following visa extension
Q Manivannan, a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Edinburgh Southern, has had his UK visa extended, allowing him to continue his legislative duties. The extension ensures the MSP maintains his legal status to reside and work in the United Kingdom, removing the immediate requirement for him to leave the country or seek alternative immigration status to remain in office. The decision confirms that Mr Manivannan meets the current Home Off…
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