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Scottish Green MSP Alison Johnstone is the single candidate for the presiding officer role and she wins with 97 votes
All 129 members of the sixth Scottish Parliament have taken their oath or affirmation inside the Holyrood chamber
Covid regulations, meaning social distancing had to be maintained, saw this swearing in like none before
There were four separate sessions which took place between 09:00 and 12:40
Police and crime commissioner candidates: Who is standing in 2021?
Updated: May 6 2021, 5:46 ET
POLLING stations are open across Britain as millions turn up for local and mayoral elections.
But it is also a time where Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place. Here s what you need to know about the job and the candidates. Read our Elections 2021 live blog for the very latest updates
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Who is standing in my area?
The PPC elections cover police forces in England and Wales, but do not include the Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester Police, West Yorkshire Police or the City of London Police.
You can find out who is standing to be PCC at choosemypcc.org.uk.
Scottish Parliament Pension Fund has £1million investment in fossil fuels
A freedom of information request revealed that the Scottish Parliamentâs pension fund has a £733,000 stake in BHP.
A freedom of information request revealed that the Scottish Parliamentâs pension fund has a £733,000 stake in BHP. (Image: Getty Images)
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