Holyrood Elections 2026 RECAP: Reactions, fallout and analysis after the Scottish Parliament elections
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Yesterday saw some dramatic winners and losers as the results of Thursday’s Scottish Parliament elections were announced.
It was a late one for those who stayed up to await the final results, with the Highland regional vote being announced after 1 am.
Thursday’s election saw SNP hold power in Scotland, though fail to get the majority, with Labour and Reform coming in second.
The final result sees the SNP down five on 58, Reform and Labour both on 17, Greens on 15, Conservatives 12, and Lib Dems on 10.
The question on everyone’s lips is, now what? Stick with The Scotsman throughout the day as our politics team will bring you updates and analysis and guide you through the fallout from this dramatic election.
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