Alison Johnstone

@POScotParl

The official account of the Presiding Officer of @ScotParl, Alison Johnstone MSP

Edinburgh

Joined May 2021

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On behalf of @scotparl, my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sir Jamie McGrigor, long-serving former MSP. Our thoughts are with you.

LLiz Smith CBE MSP@mspliz · Jul 22

So very sorry to learn of the death of Jamie McGrigor - one of the Scottish Parliament’s great characters, passionate ambassador for the Highlands and kind and gracious colleague.

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Alison Johnstone@POScotParl · Jul 3

A privilege to represent all Members of @scotparl in meeting with His Majesty The King at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, maintaining the close link between The King and the Parliament. x.com/RoyalFamily/st…

TThe Royal Family@RoyalFamily · Jul 2

This week at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The King held Audiences with the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, and the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone.

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Alison Johnstone@POScotParl · Jun 20

Delighted to welcome The Hon Raj Chouhan MLA, Speaker of @BCLegislature, to @scotparl, along with Lorne Doerkson MLA, Assistant Deputy Speaker, and Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Assembly Clerk. A pleasure to continue to develop the warm relations between Scotland and British Columbia.

POScotParl's tweet image. Delighted to welcome The Hon Raj Chouhan MLA, Speaker of @BCLegislature, to @scotparl, along with Lorne Doerkson MLA, Assistant Deputy Speaker, and Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Assembly Clerk.

A pleasure to continue to develop the warm relations between Scotland and British Columbia.

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Alison Johnstone@POScotParl · Jun 13

This week I welcomed @PedroSerranoEU, EU Ambassador to the U.K, H.E. Tihomir Stoytchev, Ambassador of Bulgaria and H.E. Ms Sanja Štiglic, @SLOinUK to @scotparl. An opportunity to discuss our continued co-operation and shared interests.

POScotParl's tweet image. This week I welcomed @PedroSerranoEU, EU Ambassador to the U.K, H.E. Tihomir Stoytchev, Ambassador of Bulgaria and H.E. Ms Sanja Štiglic, @SLOinUK to @scotparl.

An opportunity to discuss our continued co-operation and shared interests.

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Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP@FoysolChoudhury · Jun 12

I’m deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of @SirGeoffPalmer He was not only a distinguished scientist & academic, but also a courageous voice for justice & equality My sincere condolences to his family & all who knew and admired him May his soul rest in peace. 🕊️

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Scottish Parliament@ScotParl · Jun 11

Over 5,000 votes were cast... And today we were delighted to unveil three new quotes on the Canongate Wall. Words by former Scots Makars Liz Lochhead, @JackieKayPoet and @KathleenJamie now feature alongside 26 other Scottish writers and thinkers, as well as popular proverbs and…

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Alison Johnstone@POScotParl · Jun 3

It was a pleasure to meet the people of Mayfield and Easthouses in Dalkeith during our final regional visit to mark @scotparl’s 25th anniversary. A heartfelt thank you for welcoming us into your amazing community spaces. Watch the round up of the day 👇

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Alison Johnstone@POScotParl · Jun 2

I have selected one topical question to be asked in @scotparl on Tuesday afternoon. @jackiebmsp will ask @scotgov why @scotent has reportedly refused funding to Rolls-Royce Submarines, resulting in the potential loss of jobs. Watch from 2.05pm: scottishparliament.tv

POScotParl's tweet image. I have selected one topical question to be asked in @scotparl on Tuesday afternoon.

@jackiebmsp will ask @scotgov why @scotent has reportedly refused funding to Rolls-Royce Submarines, resulting in the potential loss of jobs.

Watch from 2.05pm: scottishparliament.tv

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Alison Johnstone@POScotParl · Jun 2

Great to welcome @ClaireSugden, chair of the @NIAWomensCaucus Steering Group, and women MLAs to @ScotParl for a joint meeting of our Women’s Caucuses last week. We shared our experiences in politics, and the role of the Women’s Caucus in parliaments.

POScotParl's tweet image. Great to welcome @ClaireSugden, chair of the @NIAWomensCaucus Steering Group, and women MLAs to @ScotParl for a joint meeting of our Women’s Caucuses last week.

We shared our experiences in politics, and the role of the Women’s Caucus in parliaments.

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Alison Johnstone@POScotParl · May 30

Great to welcome @PlaylistforLife to @ScotParl this week and to chat about the importance of musical memories for people experiencing dementia.

POScotParl's tweet image. Great to welcome @PlaylistforLife to @ScotParl this week and to chat about the importance of musical memories for people experiencing dementia.

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