Parliament Live from Holyrood – 26/05/2026
Join us for Parliament Live from Holyrood as First Minister, John Swinney makes a statement to Parliament – “Ambitious for Scotland.”
Today’s Parliament Live from Holyrood includes First Minister, John Swinney making a statement to Parliament – “Ambitious for Scotland” ahead of a debate calling for a Section 30 Order to allow a referendum on Scottish independence..
First Minister’s Statement – Ambitious for Scotland.
Scottish Government Debate: – Ambitious for Scotland.
John Swinney (S7M-00105) – Ambitious for Scotland
That the Parliament welcomes the emphatic democratic mandate for bold and ambitious reform backed by the people of Scotland at the Scottish General Election; further welcomes the Scottish Government’s clear commitment to eradicate child poverty, deliver a stronger NHS and public services, build a more prosperous economy and help people in the cost of living crisis and tackle climate change; recognises that the people of Scotland have returned the largest pro-independence majority ever elected to the Scottish Parliament; believes this majority affirms a clear mandate that decisions about Scotland’s future are best taken in Scotland and that mandate must be respected; calls on the UK Government to make a Section 30 order under the Scotland Act 1998 to devolve the powers to the Scottish Parliament to hold a referendum on Scottish independence, and agrees that the Parliament is at its best when it works together in pursuit of a country that can be confident in its future.
Committee Announcements
Business Motions
Parliamentary Bureau Motions.
5:00pm – Decision Time.
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