Alison Johnstone, who represents the Lothians, will formally be approved by a vote of MSPs later today. The 55 year old's election will mean the Parliament is tied between 64 SNP MSPs and the same number of opposition members.The Presiding Officer is effectively the chair of the Parliament and the equivalent of the Speaker in the House of Commons.The £112,919 a year post involves ensuring Holyrood debates and votes go ahead smoothly.Johnstone, an MSP since 2011, was initially spoken of as a contender before the Holyrood election and she emerged yesterday as the frontrunner.The fact she is the sole nominee means she will almost certainly be approved.Johnston, who is a former councillor and athletics coach, would become the Parliament’s.
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