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How and when to watch MSPs elect Scotland's first minister today

MSPs will vote for Scotland’s first minister following the Holyrood elections. Here's how to watch today

The National (Scotland) · May 19

MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections

All six parties at Holyrood will put their leader forward for the top job with SNP leader John Swinney saying he is confident he will win.

Evening Standard · May 18

New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

Evening Standard · May 14

MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term

The first sitting day of the Parliament will take place on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 14

Holyrood ‘dull’ and requires livening up, says MSP running for Presiding Officer

The election to the role will take place on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 13

Scottish Labour are main Holyrood opposition despite Reform UK tie – Sarwar

Mr Sarwar also said he did not ‘turn the screws’ on anyone to oppose Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · May 12

Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality

There is optimism even after support for Nigel Farage’s party surged in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Public will welcome transparency in not working with Reform, says Swinney

The First Minister has written to all party leaders except Reform to invite them to talks.

Evening Standard · May 11

New MSPs arrive at Holyrood following last week’s election

The new members will be sworn in later this week.

Evening Standard · May 11

Polling stations open as Scots elect new Holyrood Parliament

Voters have until 10pm on Thursday to cast their ballot.

Evening Standard · May 7