Parliament Live from Holyrood – 21/05/2026
Join us for Parliament Live from Holyrood as the Scottish Parliament votes to approve First Minister, John Swinney’s new Cabinet.
Today’s Parliament Live from Holyrood includes the appointment of Scottish Ministers and Junior Scottish Ministers.
2:30pm – Appointment of Scottish Ministers and Junior Scottish Ministers
1. John Swinney (S7M-00108) – First Minister’s Appointment of Scottish Ministers
That the Parliament agrees that Ivan McKee and Stephen Flynn be appointed as Scottish Ministers.
2. John Swinney (S7M-00109) – First Minister’s Appointment of Junior Scottish Ministers
That the Parliament agrees that Stephen Gethins, Hannah Mary Goodlad, Jamie Hepburn, Sumita Kumar, Kirsten Oswald and Alison Thewliss be appointed as junior Scottish Ministers.
Election of Members to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.
Presiding Officer’s Proposals for the Parliamentary Week.
Parliamentary Bureau Motions.
Decision Time.
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