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Pretty sure the new Green msp is in breach of his student visa conditions

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CurdinHenry · 10/05/2026 09:30

By taking on work that will require more than twenty hours a week and that will prevent him from fulfilling his study requirements

Wibu to submit a complaint to the police and home office?

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ilovebrie8 · 10/05/2026 20:57

His visa should be revoked and he should be deported. He’s broken his visa terms and some…

BeaTwix · 10/05/2026 20:50

I'm appalled by it. I cannot see how Q was ever actually eligible for election - you need to be eligible to work in the UK.

Student visa holders cannot work full time and you cannot switch to a skilled worker visa unless you have successfully completed your course.

I don't see how you can fulfil the requirements for a PhD and be a contributing MSP. So either working full time (breaches student visa conditions) or not putting in the time to claim the MSP salary = fraud.

The sodding green party should never have listed this candidate. It reflects very poorly on them.

Hoardasurass · 10/05/2026 10:18

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 10/05/2026 10:10

By taking on work that will require more than twenty hours a week

Debatable, going by certain previous Edinburgh MSP's histories.

Its a full-time job (officially) and he isn't allowed to work for more than 20 hrs a week and he is barred from employing anyone else under his student visa.
He is currently applying for a graduate visa which will only last 3 and cannot be extended.
He claims he'll get a "extraordinary talent" visa assuming he means a global talent visa, being an MSP is not covered by it nor does he fit any other criteria.
Basically the greens listed an ineligible candidate and should be sanctioned and he should be stripped of his seat.

singthing · 10/05/2026 10:15

You are perfectly free to submit whatever complaint you feel is appropriate, as is anybody.

If the reporting authority finds no breach, then no harm no foul and everyone carries on. If they do find a breach, then clearly the rules have been broken and the person reported will rightly face the consequences.

TonTonMacoute · 10/05/2026 10:11

Yes make a complaint, the more the better

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 10/05/2026 10:10

By taking on work that will require more than twenty hours a week

Debatable, going by certain previous Edinburgh MSP's histories.

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CurdinHenry · 10/05/2026 10:00

PollyBell · 10/05/2026 09:57

So a random on mn knows more than the authorities already?

That's right don't worry babe "they" have everything under control

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PollyBell · 10/05/2026 09:57

So a random on mn knows more than the authorities already?

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CurdinHenry · 10/05/2026 09:55

Your naivety is adorable, though.

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CurdinHenry · 10/05/2026 09:55

ChaToilLeam · 10/05/2026 09:36

I think the visa authorities will already be aware and will be in contact if there is a breach. It's hardly a secret. 🙄

Your eye roll emoji is irritating but I suppose you intended it to be.

"The authorities" act on reports by individuals.

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ChaToilLeam · 10/05/2026 09:36

I think the visa authorities will already be aware and will be in contact if there is a breach. It's hardly a secret. 🙄

LassiKopiano24 · 10/05/2026 09:32

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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