Nicola Sturgeon continues as first minister of Scotland following a vote of MSPs at Holyrood

The SNP leader had faced a challenge from Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie and Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

Four MSPs supported Mr Rennie; 31 backed Mr Ross; 64 voted for Ms Sturgeon and there were 28 abstentions

Ms Sturgeon says she is privileged to continue in the role and she goes on to thank her family

Mr Ross congratulates Ms Sturgeon on her re-election and adds that the SNP government has to be held to account after 14 years in power

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar wishes the FM well and urges her, and all MSPs, to concentrate on creating "a stronger, fairer and greener nation"

Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater congratulates the winner and says she sees hope for this new, diverse parliament

Mr Rennie says he admires Ms Sturgeon's personal leadership through the pandemic but he adds recovery from coronavirus should now be the key focus

Following the election, there are urgent questions on Rangers fan trouble; covid case rises in Glasgow and the impact on Scotland's public finances in light of the collapse of Greensill Capital