6th Scottish Parliament

6th Scottish Parliament
5th Scottish Parliament 7th Scottish Parliament
Overview
Legislative bodyScottish Parliament
JurisdictionScotland
Meeting placeScottish Parliament Building
Term13 May 2021 –
Election2021
GovernmentThird Sturgeon government
First Yousaf government
Second Yousaf government
Swinney government
Members129
Presiding OfficerAlison Johnstone
First MinisterNicola Sturgeon
(2021–2023)
Humza Yousaf
(2023–2024)
John Swinney
(2024–present)
Deputy First MinisterJohn Swinney
(2021–2023)
Shona Robison
(2023–2024)
Kate Forbes
(2024–present)
Leader of the OppositionDouglas Ross
(2021–2024)
Russell Findlay
(2024–present)
Sessions
1st13 May 2021 –

The 6th Scottish Parliament was elected at the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.[1] It was opened with the Escort to the Crown of Scotland Parade and Speech from the Throne on 2 October 2021.

  1. ^ "Scottish Elections (Dates) Act 2016". legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2016.