Ahead of #IWD2026, Alison Johnstone and Ellie Craig from the Scottish Youth Parliament discussed topics such as:
🟣young people shaping democracy
🟣gender representation
🟣encouraging higher turnout
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"There's still much work to be done to tackle this issue of urgent national importance."
Multiple Committees scrutinised The Scottish Government's work to tackle drug deaths and drug harm. Their recommends that this work should continue: https://ow.ly/2KA950Yq31J
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The Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by MSPs.
You can find out more about the Bill at: https://ow.ly/3TfW50YpOei
Today's business in the Chamber includes:
🟣 First Minister’s Questions
🟣 Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing
🟣 Stage 3 Proceedings: Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill
🟣 Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Debate: Climate Change Plan
Watch live: https://ow.ly/TL3050Yo8qV
Jackie Dunbar MSP will use her Members' Business debate this evening to highlight Banking Charges for Charities and Not-for-profit Organisations.
Watch live on SPTV from approx 5:10pm https://ow.ly/R0Is50Yp38X
Today's business in the Chamber includes:
🟣 Portfolio Questions: Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands; Health and Social Care
🟣 Scottish Liberal Democrats Debate: Education
🟣 Scottish Liberal Democrats Debate: Transport
🟣 Decision Time
Watch live: https://ow.ly/CV1s50Yo4pZ
Today's committee meetings include:
🟣 Justice 9am
🟣 Economy 9am
🟣 Rural Affairs 9am
🟣 Public Audit 9.30am
🟣 Education 9.45am
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The reconsideration stage of the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by MSPs.
You can find out more about the Bill at https://ow.ly/pyW050YoIVY
The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by MSPs.
You can find out more about the Bill at https://ow.ly/YEBR50YoIAT
The Health Committee's report on the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) calls for more detail on how climate actions will impact the public health landscape.
They highlight views that the CCP fails to address the complex role of food in meeting climate and health objectives: https://ow.ly/ZHTH50YoIsG
Today's business in the Chamber includes:
🟣 Time for Reflection: Representative Tsering Yangkey
🟣 Stage 3: Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill
🟣 Reconsideration Stage: European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
Watch live: https://ow.ly/9wm950Yo3g3
Today's committee meetings include:
🟣 Net Zero 8.30am
🟣 Finance 9am
🟣 Health 9.15am
🟣 Local Government 9.15am
🟣 Equalities 9.30am
🟣 Delegated Powers 10am
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🔴First Minister's Questions is now live in the Chamber.
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Roz McCall MSP will call for improved childcare support for parents during her Members' Business Debate this afternoon.
📺Watch Live on SPTV from 12:45pm https://ow.ly/olxv50Ymlsz
Today's business in the Chamber includes:
🟣 FMQs
🟣 PQs: Climate Action and Energy, and Transport
🟣 Finance Committee Debate: Cost-effectiveness of Scottish Public Inquiries
🟣 Criminal Justice Committee Debate: Substance Misuse in Prisons Inquiry
Watch live: https://ow.ly/u0Tp50YkiQ0
The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill is:
✅Yes - 66
❌No - 29
🟣Abstain - 24
The bill is therefore passed.
You can find out more online at: https://ow.ly/Oil850Ym3yY
.Gillian Mackay MSP will raise awareness of the contribution that football clubs and their fans make to society during her Members' Business Debate this evening.
Watch live on SPTV from 6:05pm https://ow.ly/z6r550Yknv2
Today's business in the Chamber includes:
🟣 Motion of Condolence
🟣 PQs: Economy and Gaelic; Finance and Local Government
🟣 Ministerial Statement: Protecting Children from Harm
🟣 Stage 3 Proceedings: Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill
🟣 Decision Time
Watch live: https://ow.ly/rwuA50Ykij7
Today's committee meetings include:
🟣 Rural Affairs 9am
🟣 Citizen Participation and Public Petitions 9.30am
🟣 Education 9.30am
🟣 Public Audit 9.30am
🟣 Justice 10am
🟣 Net Zero 1pm
Watch online: https://ow.ly/WqlM50Yki6u
The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Scottish Parliament (Recall of Members) Bill is:
✅ Yes - 30
❌ No - 66
🟣Abstain - 27
The bill has therefore fallen. You can find out more online at https://ow.ly/uRSJ50Ylfkg
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“The future benefits are not as clear as they ought to be.”
Today, the Public Audit Committee published a report on the Cairngorm Funicular.
They warn that the costs may outweigh benefits to the local and national economy.
👉Read the Report: digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/R...
Marie McNair MSP will mark the 85th Anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz during her Members' Business Debate this evening.
Watch live on SPTV from 6pm https://ow.ly/y6YC50Ykngo
Today's business in the Chamber includes:
🟣 Time for Reflection: Rev. Alasdair Macleod, Moderator, Free Church of Scotland
🟣 Topical Questions
🟣 Stage 3 Proceedings: Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill
🟣 Decision Time
Watch live: https://ow.ly/Gy9N50Ykhw4
Today's committee meetings include:
🟣 Net Zero 8.30am
🟣 Health 9am
🟣 Equalities 9.30am
🟣 Local Government 9.30am
🟣 Delegated Powers 10am
🟣 Finance 10am
Watch online: https://ow.ly/NRAW50YkhLy
Meryl Williams is pictured arriving at her seat in the Scottish Parliament's Debating Chamber for Scotland's Disability Summit 2026.
The Scottish Parliament's Debating Chamber with attendees listening to a speech during the Disability Summit.
Jeremy Balfour speaks in one of the breakout sessions held in a committee room as part of the Disability Summit at the Scottish Parliament.
Hailie Pentleton addresses the Disability Summit.
Today's Disability Summit brought together people from all over the country, championing the rights of disabled people and discussing how the next Parliament can drive meaningful progress towards equality and opportunity.
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Today's committee meetings include:
🟣 Net Zero at 8.45am
🟣 Equalities at 9am
🟣 Finance at 9am
🟣 Health at 9.15am
🟣 Local Government at 9.30am
🟣 Delegated Powers at 10am
Watch online: www.scottishparliament.tv
This afternoons Members' Business will be led by Daniel Johnson MSP who will raise awareness of the campaign to secure a Long-term Home for Edinburgh South FC and Recognising the Important Role of Grassroots Football.
Watch live on SPTV from approx 12:45pm https://ow.ly/pOuL50YcV0k
Today's committee meetings include:
🟣 Justice 9am
🟣 Health 9am
🟣 Social Justice 9am
🟣 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments 9am
🟣 Culture 10am
Watch online: https://ow.ly/cCHE50YcUzA
John Mason MSP will highlight the Nature Champions Initiative in his Members' Business Debate this afternoon.
📺Watch live on SPTV https://ow.ly/West50YbLx0
