'Across all parties, we have lost a friend'

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay described Ms McKelvie as a "respected colleague and a dedicated public servant", while Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the pain of her death will be felt "across the parliament", adding: "Across all parties, many have lost a friend."

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Originally from the Easterhouse area of Glasgow, Ms McKelvie was elected as an MSP in 2007 before winning t