THE Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) has launched its Welcome Pledge to ask candidates for May’s Holyrood elections to commit to supporting people seeking refugee protection.

The group is asking prospective MSPs from all parties to sign a pledge stating they will make Scotland a “welcoming place” and “stand up for the rights, dignity, and protection” of all refugees. 

This year’s election will also be the first time people with refugee status are able to vote in a Holyrood election, which the charity says marks a historic moment for Scotland.