Scottish Parliament6 days agoExtra FMQs session confirmed in Holyrood shake‑upTwo first ministers question times will be held each week, one for party leaders and one for backbenchers.6 days ago6 days agoJohn Swinney announces new Scottish cabinetStephen Flynn has joined the senior ministerial team, while Jenny Gilruth has been appointed deputy FM.6 days ago7 days agoScottish Parliament removes gender search function for MSPsIt follows the election of Holyrood's first two trans MSPs - Greens Iris Duane and Q Manivannan - earlier this month.7 days ago8 days agoJohn Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first ministerThe SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.8 days ago14 May 2026MSPs sworn in at Holyrood before electing new presiding officerKenneth Gibson has seen off competition from two party rivals and Lib Dem Liam McArthur to land the job.14 May 202614 May 2026Kenneth Gibson elected as Presiding OfficerThe MSP for Cunninghame North takes the chair from Alison Johnstone after being elected with 74 votes.14 May 202614 May 2026Party leaders sworn in for new term at Scottish ParliamentParty leaders sworn in for new term at Scottish Parliament14 May 202614 May 2026Scottish party leaders sworn in at HolyroodSNP leader John Swinney was the first to be sworn in following the Scottish Parliamentary election.14 May 202613 May 2026Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year. 13 May 2026...
