Scottish Parliament3 days agoSNP councillors step down after being elected MSPsSimita Kumar and Kate Campbell are resigning as SNP councillors after being elected as MSPs.3 days ago5 days agoScottish Parliament to restore MSP gender search after trans surveyThe Scottish Parliament has asked MSPs to disclose their sex and trans status as part of a new survey.5 days ago21 May 2026Extra FMQs session confirmed in Holyrood shake‑upTwo first ministers question times will be held each week, one for party leaders and one for backbenchers.21 May 202620 May 2026John Swinney announces new Scottish cabinetStephen Flynn has joined the senior ministerial team, while Jenny Gilruth has been appointed deputy FM.20 May 202620 May 2026Scottish 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.20 May 202619 May 2026John 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.19 May 202614 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 2026...
