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Former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross was asked to leave the Holyrood chamber after being ejected from First Minister’s Questions at the Scottish Parliament for interrupting John Swinney while he was answering a question. The Scottish Conservatives criticized presiding officer Alison Johnstone, accusing her of bias against their party. Ross expressed concerns about Johnstone’s conduct and called for her to reconsider her neutral role.
Ross alleged that the presiding officer displayed favoritism towards SNP and Green MSPs that was not extended to Conservative members. He said it was unprecedented for him to be removed from the chamber without a warning. Despite attempts to contact Johnstone for comment, she declined to discuss her decision as she exited the debating chamber. Ross stated his intention to engage with the presiding officer and her officials to address his concerns about her behavior.
Scottish Tories highlighted what they saw as a continued pattern of bias by the presiding officer, favoring certain parties over others. A party spokesperson emphasized the need for discussions to reiterate the importance of impartiality. A Scottish Parliament spokesperson cited instances where Ross had been warned about his conduct in the chamber on multiple occasions. Due to his persistent refusal to adhere to parliamentary rules, Ross was asked to leave the chamber, leading to his expulsion
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