Alison Johnstone has been elected by MSPs as the Scottish Parliament’s new Presiding Officer.
She replaces Ken Macintosh in the role, acting as the speaker of the chamber and the head of the Parliament’s corporate body.
As the role is expected to be non-partisan, the former co-convener of the Scottish Greens will give up her party affiliation.
Ms Johnstone’s latest role comes after a 10-year career at Holyrood as a Lothians MSP, and she has also represented the Meadows/Morningside ward on City of Edinburgh Council.
Ms Johnstone will have to renounce her party affiliation to become Presiding Officer (Jane Barlow/PA)