Mourners gather for funeral of MSP Christina McKelvie

Keith Brown MSP (centre) carries the coffin at the funeral of his partner and Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie at Daldowie crematorium in Glasgow <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Keith Brown MSP (centre) carries the coffin at the funeral of his partner and Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie at Daldowie crematorium in Glasgow (Image: PA)
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Mourners gathered today for the funeral of MSP Christina McKelvie.

Family members, loved ones and politicians lined the streets to Daldowie Crematorium, where the Easterhouse-born Scottish Government minister was laid to rest.

Ms McKelvie took leave from her role as alcohol and drugs minister last year to seek treatment for secondary breast cancer.

She passed away last month, aged 57.

For her final farewell, attendees are asked to "wear some pink, yellow, blue or turquoise".

The cortage was led by a piper and a group of Yes Bikers also took part.

Nicola Sturgeon, Anas Sarwar and Annie Wells were among those who were at the event.


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