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The Scottish Parliament seems to think equality is a woman's problem Kirstene Hair

Windows on the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh. The time limit for questions and answers will be shortened from the start of the next term. Picture: Getty Images

Strict time limits to be introduced for Holyrood questions from next week

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

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?

The First Minister met with patients at the state of the art facility at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital

Nicola Sturgeon opens National Treatment Centre in Fife

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the media at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Sturgeon accused of 'disrespecting' Presiding Officer during health debate

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

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

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

22 year-old Hannah Steel is determined to become the youngest Scottish Borders Council in this year's May Council elections.

Hannah Steel determined to make history as youngest Borders councillor

Holyrood: Review launched to examine representation of women at Holyrood

Review launched to examine representation of women at Holyrood

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone needs to interrupt MSPs who speak for too long, starting with Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Jane Barlow/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Why First Minister’s Questions is a mediocre bore-in – Brian Wilson

Health Secretary apologises after announcement pre-empted in media

Health Secretary apologises after announcement pre-empted in media

Nicola Sturgeon poses with members of her Cabinet, Shona Robison, Michael Matheson, Kate Forbes, John Swinney, Humza Yousaf, Mairi Gougeon, Keith Brown and Angus Robertson, on the steps of Bute House in Edinburgh (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

How the size of the 'court of Queen Nic' is damaging democracy – Kenny MacAskill

Tess White on her first day as an MSP.

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

Scottish Greens co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie could become ministers in the SNP-led government (Picture: John Devlin)

Lorna Slater's meteoric rise to the brink of government office – Gina Davidson

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reacts during First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow-Pool/Getty Images

Tory MSP asks for Nicola Sturgeon to correct record

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave the latest coronavirus update on Tuesday.

Nicola Sturgeon’s statement in full

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 announced that some Scottish areas have been kept in lower levels due to the success of the Covid vaccine programme. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon Covid levels statement in full

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

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

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

The Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood

First day of school for Scotland's new MSPs - Jane Bradley

The Holyrood chamber

Who will be Holyrood's next Presiding Officer?

Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Ruth Davidson during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood. Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Scottish Tories press ahead with vote of no confidence despite Labour amendment

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attends a session at the Scottish Parliament where she delivered an update on the Covid-19 pandemic, in Holyrood, Edinburgh on March 9, 2021. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / POOL / AFP).

The First Minister's statement to parliament in full

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attending First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon's speech on route map out of lockdown for Scotland in full

Don't blame MSPs who try to get at the Sturgeon-Salmond truth - Brian Wilson

The ballot box is the only way to get rid of Nicola Sturgeon's government, says reader

Readers' Letters: There’s only one way to get new Government

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon takes part in First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jane Barlow/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Holyrood to stop sitting on March 25 ahead of Scottish election

John Swinney addressed the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

John Swinney's address to parliament in full

The Scottish Parliamentary elections could be called off as late as May 5.

Holyrood election could be called off as late as day before voting starts

Nicola Sturgeon addressed Parliament this afternoon

Here is Nicola Sturgeon's speech in full

Alex Salmond will be open to prosecution if he breaks the law while giving evidence at the Salmond Inquiry

Salmond appearance at harassment inquiry in doubt amid prosecution immunity row

Alex Salmond has been challenged over his decision to release evidence to a Holyrood inquiry into the public domain.

Alex Salmond inquiry: Convener raps knuckles of former First Minister

New lockdown restrictions appear to be having an effect in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Nicola Sturgeon's address to Holyrood in full

Nicola Sturgeon said she can see “no reason” why the Scottish Parliament election due in May should not go ahead.

Sturgeon says Holyrood election will go ahead

Rush Hour at Hermiston Gait J1 of M8 in to Edinburgh is deserted as people stay home under new lockdown travel restrictions.

Nicola Sturgeon unsure when lockdown will end

Nicola Sturgeon revealed the latest decisions on lockdown tiers across Scotland today.

Nicola Sturgeon Scottish levels announcement in full

Nicola Sturgeon announced lockdown restriction review at parliament today.

Nicola Sturgeon's lockdown levels weekly review speech in full

Nicola Sturgeon First Minister announces updates to the Scottish coronavirus tier system.

Here is First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's lockdown speech in full

Nicola Sturgeon made the speech regarding lockdown levels.

Coronavirus in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon's Lockdown speech in full

Nicola Sturgeon made a speech to the Scottish Parliament today

Nicola Sturgeon's lockdown levels announcement speech in full

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced new restrictions in Scotland

IN FULL: Nicola Sturgeon's speech announcing new restrictions

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new restrictions for Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon's Covid-19 restrictions speech in full

Ken Macintosh is standing down

Holyrood Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh to quit

The voting system in Holyrood has come under criticism.

Calls for 'farcical' Holyrood hybrid voting system to be withdrawn

The Scottish Parliament will see remote voting and 'hybrid' sessions take place from today

Remote voting for MSPs now in place

Nicola Sturgeon gives strongest signal yet she's set to announce full-time school return

Nicola Sturgeon on full-time school return

Schools have been closed since March

John Swinney's statement on Scottish schools reopening – in full

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed Scotland is moving to the second phase of the strategy to lift the coronavirus lockdown

What did Nicola Sturgeon say about phase two of lockdown lift?

Nicola Sturgeon came under pressure over care home deaths

Watch the moment Nicola Sturgeon chokes back emotions over care home deaths

MSPs social distancing with every second seat removed at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, in Edinburgh. Picture: Fraser Bremner/PA Wire

Postponing 2021 Holyrood election ‘fanciful’, says Presiding Officer

Holyrood shake-up to cut ‘waffle’ from Scottish Parliament

Tricia Marwick with the beehive. Picture: Scottish Parliament.

Beehives installed at Scottish Parliament

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries