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Douglas Ross collects his belongings after being is asked to leave the chamber by the Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone during First Minister's Questions last week (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Why Scotland has too many politicians

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

Ross accuses Holyrood's Presiding Officer of bias against unionists

A police road block near Irvine Beach

SNP told to take 'tougher approach' to tackle youth knife crime

Discover which GP surgeries in Liverpool and Merseyside are the top-rated according to the latest NHS GP Patient Survey.

John Swinney accused of 'pathetic con' over major SNP GP pledge

The Scottish Government’s position on oil and gas has been criticised

John Swinney accuses Russell Findlay over 'barefaced dishonesty'

Warnings have been issued that Scotland is facing a teacher recruitment crisis

John Swinney accused of overseeing teacher recruitment 'crisis'

Swinney blamed over Ferguson Marine’s ‘uncertain future’

SNP accused as thousands leave school without qualifications

Elon Musk, seen with Donald Trump (Picture: Brandon Bell)

Analysis Bond villain Elon Musk's influence seeps into Holyrood 'populism' war

First Minister John Swinney PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

'Unacceptable': John Swinney blasts school strike targeting his seat

First Minister John Swinney (Picture:Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

John Swinney branded out of touch over troubled £2bn 'SNP pet project'

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

Analysis Ross ends FMQs stint with whimper and more bad blood

SNP ministers could introduce a tax on private jets in Scotland. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Why John Swinney backs introducing tax on private jets in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney alongside Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes (far left) and Finance Secretary Shona Robison (far right). Picture: Lisa Ferguson

John Swinney accused of 'broken promise' over free school meals U-turn

Analysis How Ross has fared against the SNP as he ends stint as FMQs pantomime villain

Analysis Forbes enjoys shot in the hot seat as she tore into Douglas Ross

An aerial view of Portree, on the Isle of Skye, where the woman suffered an allergic reaction at a pub. Picture: Getty Images

Swinney offers apology over woman's Isle of Skye near death emergency

Analysis John Swinney manages to unite Holyrood - in laughter

Humza Yousaf attacked Douglas Ross at FMQs (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Sketch: Humza Yousaf tore into Douglas Ross in what will likely be his last FMQs

First Minister Humza Yousaf at FMQs (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

'Devastated' Yousaf insists drug rehab beds plans on track despite deaths

Culture secretary Angus Robertson in the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Senior SNP minister admits calling Douglas Ross a 'manchild'

A protestor from This Is Rigged is led away from the chamber during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Getty Images

Sketch: Record nine interruptions by protesters sums up tetchy FMQs

Humza Yousaf reacts as he answers questions during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Yousaf to 'stand up for North East' against Labour's windfall tax 'raid'

First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: John Devlin

FMQs: Horizon Post Office scandal and Scotland's XL Bullies ban

First Minister Humza Yousaf

Live blog: First Minister's Questions

First Minister Humza Yousaf in the Scottish parliament

FMQs live blog: Scottish Budget, tax and President Erdogan

Humza Yousaf and his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

FMQs live blog: Scottish Budget & education results

Former Health Minister Matt Hancock arrives to give evidence for the second time at the covid inquiry on November 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Live politics: Hancock at Covid Inquiry, Salmond presser & FMQs

Humza Yousaf arriving for FMQs

Humza Yousaf takes First Minister's Questions

First Minister Humza Yousaf. Image: Robert Perry/Getty Images.

FMQs: Recap as Humza Yousaf is questioned on Covid WhatsApps

Firefighters from the Fire Brigades' Union and Scottish Labour MSPs protesting outside the Scottish Parliament. Image: Jane Barlow/Press Association.

Delay in firefighters attending two ‘major’ house fires due to budget cuts

Analysis Cops and Ross-ers as Yousaf traverses the thin blue line

Douglas Ross. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Humza Yousaf is a ‘criminal’s dream’, says Douglas Ross

First Minister Humza Yousaf.

FMQs: Recap as Humza Yousaf quizzed over police officer cuts

Follow along live as Humza Yousaf faces FMQs.

FMQs: Humza Yousaf questioned on cancer waiting times

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison will face first minister's questions today.

FMQs: Recap what happened today

Humza Yousaf faces first minister's questions

FMQs: Follow along live with our blog

FMQs: Humza Yousaf commits to public inquiry into disgraced surgeon

Welcome to The Scotsman's live FMQs blog!

FMQs: Recap what happened with our blog

Windows on the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh. The time limit for questions and answers will be shortened from the start of the next term. Picture: Getty Images

Strict time limits to be introduced for Holyrood questions from next week

Humza Yousaf is to face FMQs.

FMQs: Follow along live

Humza Yousaf faces first minister's questions

FMQs: Recap with The Scotsman's politics team
Follow first minister’s questions live with The Scotman’s politics team in Holyrood

Humza Yousaf addresses the Scottish Parliament at First Minister's Questions

FMQs: SNP 'tone deaf' on LEZ as Yousaf accused of ignoring homeless charity

Education secretary Jenny Gilruth, seen with Humza Yousaf, has been quizzed about decisions made while transport secretary. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

FMQs: Yousaf says claims Gilruth broke ministerial code will be investigated

First Minister Humza Yousaf during First Minister's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Yousaf accused of 'losing grip' on SNP over 'reckless' fishing ban plans

Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow

Analysis: Are ministers asking the right, or any, questions of Ferguson Marine?

Jerry Springer, the world famous host of crash TV talk show The Jerry Springer Show, has died aged 79

Jerry Springer has died aged 79

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

New restrictions revealed at Holyrood in bid to halt protests at FMQs

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Holyrood bosses announce crackdown after protesters disrupt FMQs

New First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Analysis: Pity the poor schoolkids forced to stay and watch this FMQs

Humza Yousaf arrives for his first First Minster's Questions (FMQs) as Scotland's new leader. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Yousaf makes 'no apology' for having indy minister as he is accused of 'rant'

Newly elected First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf outside Bute House, Edinburgh, after holding his first cabinet meeting. Picture date: Wednesday March 29, 2023.

How to watch Humza Yousaf's first FMQs

Nicola Sturgeon is to face her final First Minister’s Questions on Thursday after more than eight years as head of the Scottish Government.

Nicola Sturgeon to face final First Minister’s Questions today

Nicola Sturgeon was quizzed over £87,000 bonuses paid to management at Ferguson Marine during a heated First Minister’s Questions.

FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon quizzed over bonuses paid to management at Ferguson Marine

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA

FMQs: Sturgeon defends her 'trashed' record, but fails to mention Forbes

Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross apologises for saying ‘f*** sake’ during First Minister’s Questions

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries