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First Minister Humza Yousaf holds his maiden speech at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Protesters to ramp up disruption at Holyrood as Yousaf urged to listen

Broadcaster Gail Porter led this year's Tartan Day parade in New York City. Picture: Martin McAdam

Invasion of politicians conjures new dimension to Tartan Week cringe factor

Police and security staff deal with a protester in the public gallery during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

A sad day as protesters force Holyrood to become less open to the public

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

New restrictions revealed at Holyrood in bid to halt protests at FMQs

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Holyrood bosses announce crackdown after protesters disrupt FMQs

New First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Analysis: Pity the poor schoolkids forced to stay and watch this FMQs

Humza Yousaf arrives for his first First Minster's Questions (FMQs) as Scotland's new leader. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Yousaf makes 'no apology' for having indy minister as he is accused of 'rant'

Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and will become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.

Parliament to elect a next first minister: When will Humza Yousaf be sworn in?

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrive for her last First Minster's Questions (FMQs) in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Row over SNP membership figures dominates Nicola Sturgeon's final FMQ's

Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross apologises for saying ‘f*** sake’ during First Minister’s Questions

Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish Budget.

When is the Scottish Budget? What can we expect and how to watch live

Universal suffrage is no longer a 'political' issue, it is a basic principle of a true democracy (Picture: Paul Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Suffragette colours should always be welcome in Scottish Parliament

Woman wearing suffragette colours have been told to leave a committee room

Apology as woman in suffragette scarf told to leave gender act committee

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, passes the City Chambers on the Royal Mile

Key times ahead King Charles III arrive in Edinburgh and procession details

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party at Meerkat Cross, Edinburgh ahead of the arrival of the coffin of HRH The Queen, which will be taken to Holyrood (Photo: Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS).

In the corridors of Holyrood as the Queen's death was announced

King Charles III greets supporters during an impromptu walkabout on the Mall

King Charles III to attend Scottish Parliament for first time as monarch

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace said.

Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision at Balmoral

Nicola Sturgeon during First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Queen: Nicola Sturgeon 'profoundly concerned' by news of monarch's health

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone has said the independence announcement published in the media before being addressed in Scottish Parliament was 'unacceptable' (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA).

Independence announcement 'unacceptable', says presiding officer

The Scottish Parliament building

Holyrood authorities asked to explain £3m cost of new parliament website

James Silvey, Senior Species and Habitats Officer, RSPB Scotland

Fight continues to protect iconic mountain hares - James Silvey

David (r) with Scottish national rugby coach Gregor Townsend

Sturgeon leads tributes to Scottish Parliament rugby player who died during game

SNP Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville

SNP minister rejects human rights concerns over 'power grab' Bill

People in Scotland have shown their support for Ukraine's plight.

Nicola Sturgeon voices 'solidarity, love and support' for the women of Ukraine

Holyrood: Review launched to examine representation of women at Holyrood

Review launched to examine representation of women at Holyrood

Campaigners are seeking to outlaw conversion therapy in Scotland

Christian Institute threatens legal action over proposed conversion therapy ban

Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA

SNP ministers launch inquiry into media leak of Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid update

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone. Picture: Fraser Bremner

Scottish Parliament to examine MSP security plans after Sir David Amess death

The Scottish Parliament was reportedly subject to a break-in earlier this year.

Scottish Parliament security scare amid reports of 'intruder break in'

Humza Yousaf will not be investigated by the First Minister over a possible breach of the ministerial code

Humza Yousaf will not be investigated by the First Minister

Health secretary Humza Yousaf. Picture: Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail/PA Wire

Sturgeon urged to investigate if Yousaf broke ministerial code

Health Secretary apologises after announcement pre-empted in media

Health Secretary apologises after announcement pre-empted in media

Protests such as that by Extinction Rebellion Scotland could be banned and people prosecuted.

Plan to restrict protests at Scottish Parliament confirmed by MSPs

Members of the campaign group For Women Scotland demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh.

Holyrood protesters set to face criminal prosecution under new law

Presiding officer Alison Johnstone was forced to intervene after the chamber got too rowdy. Picture: PA

Sketch: Holyrood’s class of 2021 ticked off for rowdy behaviour

Tess White on her first day as an MSP.

New Tory MSP in 'anti-English' remark to Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (centre) welcoming Scottish Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater at Bute House, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

SNP deal 'thin gruel' for Scottish Greens as they lose FMQs questions

Raigmore Hospital is used as a free long-stay car park by holidaymakers, says reader (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Free car parking at hospitals too often abused

What will the Scottish Greens get out of a coalition partnership with the SNP?

Insight: SNP and Scottish Greens to announce radical co-operation deal

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives for First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon attacks critics of vaccine rollout

Alison Johnstone says she's committed to ensuring greater scrutiny of the Scottish Government.

Covid Scotland: Government rebuked for timing of Manchester announcement

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP pictured in her office in Queensberry House.

Alison Johnstone: Women MSPs to be given more time to speak in Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon has made several Covid-19 announcements in front of TV cameras

Opposition parties fume at Nicola Sturgeon Covid-19 updates made on TV

Alison Johnstone, new Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, will find widespread support for reforming the way it works, says Murdo Fraser (Picture: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament)

Here's how the Scottish Parliament must change – Murdo Fraser MSP

Alison Johnstone has taken the helm as Holyrood's new presiding officer (Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA)

Why MSPs took six hours to elect two deputy presiding officers – Ian Swanson

Newly elected Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Alison Johnstone resigned from the Scottish Green party to take the role (Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA Wire)

Former Scottish Green MSP has negated will of the electorate – Brian Wilson

Newly elected Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Alison Johnstone during the oath and affirmation ceremony. Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA Wire

MSPS elected as Holyrood deputy presiding officers after marathon voting session

Alison Johnstone MSP is the new Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.

Scottish Greens have more power than ever, so what will they do? – Gina Davidson

Alison Johnstone MSP is the new Presiding Officer.

Scottish Green MSP becomes Holyrood's new Presiding Officer

Richard Meade, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Scotland, Marie Curie

Palliative care actions will speak louder than words - Richard Meade

The Scottish Greens are pledging to have 30 per cent of all publicly owned land to be 'rewilded'.

Third of publicly owned land to be rewilded under Green proposals

The Scottish Greens are pledging to ban fox hunting for good by bringing forward a new Bill in the next parliament.

Greens pledge ban on Scottish fox hunts

Air passenger duty on domestic flights could be cut under plans to improve connectivity within the UK set out by the Prime Minister.

FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon challenged over 'hypocritical' transport complaints

Scotland has the worst homeless death rate in the UK picture: PA/Yui Mok

Nicola Sturgeon's response to introducing permanent eviction ban

A man wearing a face mask passes an illuminated Christmas window display. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Lack of clarity over modelling done on impact of Covid-19 Christmas restrictions

Jeane Freeman MSP Health Secretary at Holyrood on Wednesday

MSPs vote for weekly Covid testing of all health and care staff

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The sister of Sheku Bayoh, Kadi Johnston (centre) and Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar (right) during a anti-racism and anti-fascist march in Glasgow,

Analysis: Timing, resource questions underpin ‘institutional racism’ admission

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