WATCH: Karen Adam takes MSP affirmation in BSL

The new Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP has been sworn into Scottish Parliament using sign language.

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 13th May 2021

The new MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast has been sworn in to the Scottish Parliament.

Karen Adam took her affirmation in Holyrood earlier today - but she did so in British Sign Language.

Adam's father is deaf and she told Northsound on election night how she's been interpreting for him since she was a young girl.

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