The First Minister takes questions from MSPs in the weekly session of FMQs. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

The First Minister takes questions from MSPs in the weekly session of FMQs. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

The First Minister takes questions from MSPs in the weekly session of FMQs.  Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

First Minister Humza Yousaf takes questions from MSPs in the last FMQs. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

Listen back to this week's First Minister's Questions as Humza Yousaf MSP takes questions on the Post Office scandal, , XL bully dogs, Scottish Cancer survival rates and more. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

‘Devolution looks very different now than it did in 1998.’ Dr Andrew Tickell, Lecturer in Law at Glasgow Caledonian University, hosts this discussion with the Convener and Deputy Convener of the Parliament’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee, Clare Adamson MSP and Donald Cameron MSP. On Monday, the Committee held a joint event with Strathclyde University Law School to discuss their report 'How is Devolution Changing Post-EU?' with leading academics and lawyers from across the UK. The Committee found that devolution has changed and now looks “very different” after the UK’s departure from the EU, a key difference being how the regulatory environment within the UK is managed compared to how it was managed within the EU. Recommendations from the report include the establishment of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UK and Devolved Governments and the development of supplementary agreements on both Common Frameworks and the use of delegated powers by UK Ministers in devolved areas. You can read the report in full here: How Devolution is Changing Post-EU | Scottish Parliament

First Minister's Questions returns for 2024. Listen back as Humza Yousaf MSP takes questions on the Post Office scandal, The Promise, XL bully dogs, A96 dualling and more. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

First Minister Humza Yousaf takes questions from MSPs in the last FMQs session of the year. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison MSP leads First Minister's Questions this week. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

Gillian Baxendine, Head of our Participation and Communities Team, facilitates a Panel session on the sustainability of the voluntary sector as part of the 2023 Third Sector in Parliament Conference. The group also discuss current challenges and how these may impact the ability of organisations to engage with institutions such as the Scottish Parliament. The panel is made up of:  Anna Fowlie – Chief Executive, Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations  Bridie Ashrowan – Chief Executive, Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council  Matt Baker – Orchestrator, The Stove Network  We hope you enjoy listening!

A Committee recently published its report into Public Participation at the Scottish Parliament. This builds on recommendations made by a Citizen’s Panel which met in October and November 2022 to answer the question “How can the Scottish Parliament ensure that diverse voices and communities from all parts of Scotland influence our work?".  In this podcast, The Citizen Participation and Public Participation Committee's convener, Jackson Carlaw MSP, speaks with Professor Sabina Keston-Siebert, Adam Smith Business School, Glasgow University and Dr Andy Williamson, Centre for Innovation in Parliament, Inter-Parliamentary Union, to discuss the report and its implications.    

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/  

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from oppositions party leaders and other MSPs during this weekly question time. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/  

RAAC in public buildings, delayed discharge, a Just Transition, Net Zero targets, school meal debt and more. Listen as the Deputy First Minister takes questions from MSPs.   Transcripts of First Minister's Questions are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister's Questions returns following summer recess. MSPs put questions to the FM in a session spanning 45 minutes and covering a range of topics. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister's Questions returns following summer recess. MSPs put questions to the FM in a session spanning 45 minutes and covering a range of topics. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

We caught up with curator Mariana Rettore to discuss the World Press Photo Exhibition, on display at the Scottish Parliament until 26 August 2023. Find out more here: https://www.parliament.scot/visit/events-and-exhibitions/world-press-photo

The First Minister takes questions from opposition party leaders and other MSPs in this the last session on First Minister's Questions before summer recess. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen here as the First Minister takes questions from opposition party leaders and other MSPs. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

We talk about Elect Her and the event we are co-hosting with them on the 24th of June, called Scotland's Women GatHER. It's aimed at encouraging women to enter politics, and anyone interested can sign up via https://www.parliament.scot/visit/events-and-exhibitions/elect-her-23.

Listen here as the First Minister takes questions from opposition party leaders and other MSPs. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

With developments in artificial intelligence (AI) speeding up, what effect will this technology have on our democracy? What do we mean when we talk about artificial intelligence? What are the opportunities and what are the dangers? And how, as citizens and as a democracy, should we react? This Scotland's Futures Forum podcast, recorded in May 2023, explored the potential impact of AI on our lives and the implications we should consider. Featuring expert contributions from Professor Ewa Luger, Professor of Human-Data Interaction at the University of Edinburgh, and Richard Leonard MSP, convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Public Audit Committee. You can find out more on the Scotland's Futures Forum website.

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/  [This episode has been edited to remove silences during suspensions only]

First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP answers questions from Members during his inaugural First Minister's Questions. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/  [This episode has been edited to remove silences during suspensions only]

Meet our Gaelic Development Officer, Alasdair, for a chat about the language and how we use it at the Parliament. We're also keen to hear from Gaelic speakers and learners about our latest Language Plan, which is open for consultation here: https://yourviews.parliament.scot/pco/glp2023/. Follow our Gaelic Twitter account here: https://twitter.com/ParlAlba

"It truly has been the privilege of my lifetime."    On Thursday 23 March 2023, after her final FMQs, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP delivered what will be her final speech to the Scottish Parliament before her planned resignation. Opposition leaders and MSPs from all parties then had an opportunity to respond to the statement.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leads her final session of FMQs. Transcripts of First Minister's Questions are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Welcome to this week's episode of First Minister's Questions. Topics covered this week included NHS waiting times, proposed pay settlement for teachers and Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Welcome to this week's episode of First Minister's Questions. Topics covered this week included NHS waiting times, proposed pay settlement for teachers and Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

The First Minister takes questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

The Scottish Government’s 10-year economic strategy has the overriding vision to deliver a wellbeing economy for Scotland. But what does it mean and what would it look like?    Listen to the Scotland's Futures Forum seminar with Dr Lukas Bunse and Frances Rayner from the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland, and reflections from political economist Miriam Brett and Simon Farrell, former co-owner and managing director of one of the UK’s most successful brand agencies.  You can find out more at https://www.scotlandfutureforum.org/a-wellbeing-economy/

The First Minister takes questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

The First Minister takes questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

The First Minister takes questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Our phones and laptops harvest information on everything from our habits to our likes and medical issues. Information is collected and shared without our awareness or permission by data gathering companies and so-called ‘data vultures’.  Who is regulating this mass surveillance and how can we protect our privacy and democracy from a trend that is undermining equality for all? Listen back to the Festival of Politics 2022 panel featuring Dr Sam Fowles, Prof Ewa Luger, and Prof Charles Raab.

The First Minister takes questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

The First Minister takes questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Welcome to the first FMQs session of 2023. Listen back as the First Minister takes questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Nicola Sturgeon takes questions from MSPs. Topics covered this week included:   🟣 Shortages in antibiotics in light of the growing number of Strep A cases 🟣 The appointment of a Women’s Health Champion for Scotland 🟣 And how the Scottish Government is supporting public transport to be better used and more affordable.   Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website:  https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament   Find out more about the Parliament at: http://www.parliament.scot/

The First Minister takes Questions from MSPs in the Scottish Parliament's Debating Chamber. Topics this week included: NHS waiting times, Strep A and Child Disability Payment. Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament

The First Minister takes questions from MSPs in the Scottish Parliament's Debating Chamber. Topics this week included: alcohol sport sponsorship, teachers strikes, and Doddie Weir's legacy. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

This seminar explores the energy cost crisis, focussing on the drivers of the energy crisis in the Scottish context, what policy levers can be used to tackle the problem and what lessons can be learned for the future. Two of Scotland’s leading experts in energy systems and policy, Professor Stuart Haszeldine (University of Edinburgh) and Professor Matthew Hannon (University of Strathclyde) give their views on factors influencing the current energy cost crisis and the future of energy policy in Scotland. Chaired by Edward Mountain MSP.

In this session, Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Deputy Presiding Officer Liam McArthur MSP joins Professor A.C. Grayling CBE, one of the UK’s most prolific philosophers and authors, in conversation to discuss Professor Grayling’s timely book, For the Good of the World: Is Global Agreement on Global Challenges Possible? Professor Grayling discusses the three most urgent challenges facing the world today: climate change, technology and justice.  As Master of the New College of the Humanities, and an author of over 30 books, he dissects both the threats and the inspiring solutions. Can human beings collectively agree on a set of values to save the planet from extinction? This event was recorded live at the Scottish Parliament in August.

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

The Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP joins Lemn Sissay OBE, one of the nation’s best-loved poets, to discuss his No1 best-selling memoir My Name Is Why, at the Festival of Politics. Now an award-winning PEN Pinter Prize playwright, performer and BAFTA-nominated broadcaster, Lemn reflects on a childhood spent within the institutional care system where bureaucracy and neglect often superseded love. Having found a powerful creative release in words, Lemn talks about race, family and the meaning of home. This event was recorded live at the Scottish Parliament in August.

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

The World Press Photo exhibition has returned to the Scottish Parliament this summer, and we catch up with the curator of this year's event - Marika Cukrowski. You can find out more about the exhibition at https://www.parliament.scot/visit/events-and-exhibitions/world-press-photo. We’ll be hosting the exhibition between in Parliament from 28 July to 27 August 2022, and entry is free.

What happens when decisions made by artificial intelligence (AI) don’t work as intended? Who is accountable, and how are they held accountable?  In this podcast from the Scotland's Futures Forum, Richard Leonard MSP chaired a seminar with Professor Subramanian (Ram) Ramamoorthy, Chair of Robot Learning and Autonomy in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, and Professor Shannon Vallor, Baillie Gifford Chair in the Ethics of Data and AI at the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) at the University of Edinburgh. You can find out more about the event at https://www.scotlandfutureforum.org/artificial-intelligence-and-accountability/

We're absolutely buzzing to share this episode with you! The Scottish Parliament has been home to several beehives since 2014, expertly cared for by local beekeeper Stuart Hood.  Learn about what beekeepers do, how honey is made, and what unique way we use beeswax at the Scottish Parliament. Show notes Read about our sustainability efforts here: https://www.parliament.scot/about/how-parliament-works/sustainability Visit us and take a guided tour: https://www.parliament.scot/visit Find out more about Hood's Honey: https://www.hoodshoney.com/  

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

What are the tensions between open trade and regulatory divergence in the UK's approach to its internal market? The Constitution Committee recently released a report on the Internal Market, and in this podcast the Deputy Convener Donald Cameron MSP was joined by Professor Michael Keating, and Dr Chris McCorkindale to discuss some of the key themes in the report. You can find out more about the Committee's work by visiting their webpage, or by reading their report "UK Internal Market Inquiry" on the Parliament's website. 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

The food system is reportedly globally responsible for a third of all greenhouse gases – so avoiding a lot of meat and dairy is widely recognised as helping reduce environmental impact. On the other hand, a vegan diet and meat-substitutes can involve intensive water production, high air-miles from flying certain products across the globe, as well as impacting the source nation’s supply chain. And that’s without even discussing how we move the giant tankers of food-service and restaurant industries around? Join the panel to discuss the good, bad and best ways of consuming food that is best for us and the planet. This event is brought to you in partnership with James Hutton Institute. It is chaired by Emma Harper MSP, with panellists Prof Derek Stewart; Dr Malte Roedl; Debs Roberts and Prof Mads Fischer-Moller.

Join the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone MSP, in conversation with Prof Suzanne Simard, Professor of Ecology at the University of British Columbia who is credited as transforming the world’s understanding of trees. She was the scientist who discovered that every tree in a forest is linked by underground fungi, allowing them to communicate and build communities around powerful, nurturing Mother Trees.

Listen to the final First Minister's Questions of 2021 from Thursday 23 December. In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

George Monbiot is a writer, activist and environmentalist. As well as having a regular Guardian column, his books include: Feral, Age of Consent, How Did We Get into This Mess? and Out of the Wreckage: A New Politics for an Age of Crisis. His latest collection, This can’t be happening (Penguin), is a collection of galvanising speeches and essays, calling on humanity to stop averting its gaze from the destruction of the living planet, and wake up to the greatest predicament we have ever faced. This event is chaired by Alison Johnstone MSP, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 16 December 2021. In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 09 December 2021. In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Scotland’s policies on climate change came under global scrutiny at COP26 in Glasgow. In this podcast Dean Lockhart MSP – Convener of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee - spoke with Professor Dave Reay, Executive Director of the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, and Jess Pepper, Founding Director of the Climate Café, about what COP26 means for Scotland.

One of the ways the Scottish Parliament is trying to get young people more involved in the democratic process is to partner with the Scottish Youth Parliament. In this episode we'll hear from both organisations about the agreement that's just been signed and what it means for the future. Find out more about the agreement: https://archive2021.parliament.scot/newsandmediacentre/117566.aspx

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 02 December 2021. In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 25 November 2021. In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 18 November 2021. In this session, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 11 November 2021. In this session, Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP took questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs in the chamber. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 4 November 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 28 October 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this podcast introduced by Kenneth Gibson MSP, Convener of the Finance and Public Administration Committee, we learn about the public's understanding of powers held by the Scottish Parliament. Professor Graeme Roy from the University of Glasgow presents key findings of a research project undertaken in collaboration with SPICe - the Parliament's independent research body. The project also investigated whether better understanding of devolved powers has led to improved parliamentary scrutiny.

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 7October 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 30 September 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 23 September 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 16 September 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 9 September 2021. Discussion topics include: Air traffic control in Inverness, Scottish Islands, COVID-19, Vaccine Passports, NHS waiting times. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 2 September 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/ 

In this episode, we speak with the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone MSP, about her background and her ambitions for the Scottish Parliament in Session 6. You can follow the Presiding Officer on Twitter at www.twitter.com/POScotParl

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 24 June 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

Listen to First Minister's Questions from Thursday 17 June 2021. You can find out more about the Parliament at http://www.parliament.scot/, and transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

Listen to the First Minister's Questions from Thursday 10 June 2021. Find out more about the Parliament: http://parliament.scot/ Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

The Scottish Parliament Information Centre, SPICe, has recently published its 'Key Issues for Session 6' briefing. The publication outlines some of the key subjects likely to be of particular interest in the coming Parliamentary Session. You can read the briefing in full here: https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBriefings/Report/2021/5/12/df69604c-1a2f-4a50-94fe-26c48f8623e7# This episode of the podcast, featuring Graeme Cook and Alexa Morrison, researchers from SPICe, looks specifically at the climate and nature emergency. The section of the briefing on 'Scrutiny in a climate and nature emergency' can be read here: https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBriefings/Report/2021/5/12/df69604c-1a2f-4a50-94fe-26c48f8623e7#Conclusion Other documents referenced in this podcast: - the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (or, IPCC) FAQs; - former Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Roseanna Cunningham's declaration of a climate emergency in Session 5; - the IPBES review; - the State of Nature in Scotland report; - scotland's biodiveristy progress as of 2020; - the Environment Strategy for Scotland; - the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; - the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019; - the 2019 Scottish Climate Act; - the UK Climate Change Committee's advice to the Scottish Government; - the UN Sustainable Development Goals; - the Conveners Group Session 5 Legacy report; - and the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.

Listen to the First Minister's Questions from Thursday 3 June 2021.   Find out more about the Parliament: http://parliament.scot/   Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

Listen to the first First Minister's Questions of a new Session of Parliament.   Find out more about the Parliament: http://parliament.scot/   Transcripts of FMQs are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/

The Scottish Parliament Information Centre, SPICe, has recently published its 'Key Issues for Session 6' briefing. The publication outlines some of the key subjects likely to be of particular interest in the coming Parliamentary Session. You can read the briefing in full here: https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBriefings/Report/2021/5/12/df69604c-1a2f-4a50-94fe-26c48f8623e7# This episode of the podcast, featuring Lizzy Burgess and Alison O'Connor, researchers from SPICe, looks specifically at COVID-19. The section of the briefing on COVID-19 can be read here: https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBriefings/Report/2021/5/12/df69604c-1a2f-4a50-94fe-26c48f8623e7#Introduction  

Reflecting on his career at the Scottish Parliament since the first election in 1999, and his time in the Presiding Officer's chair, outgoing Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh joins us for this podcast before the May election.

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs on Wednesday 24 March 2021. Topics covered include: Vaccines for unpaid carers School inspections Veterans' health

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs on Thursday 18 March 2021. Topics covered include: ScotRail's shift to public ownership Airline recovery The return of Universities and Colleges

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs on Thursday 11 March 2021. Topics covered include: Covid vaccinations Air Traffic Control Economic recovery from the pandemic

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs on Thursday 4 March 2021. Topics covered include: Self-isolation facilities UK Budget School after-care

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs on Wednesday 25 February 2021.   Topics covered include: Homelessness Mesh implants review Covid19 transmission in courts

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs on Wednesday 17 February 2021.   Topics covered include: Preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic Child poverty and the National Child Payment Coronavirus vaccination priority  

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from Opposition Leaders and other MSPs on Wednesday 10th February 2021.   Topics covered include: Mental health concerns for new parents Vials of COVID-19 vaccine being wasted The option of summer school programmes Travel expectations for vaccination hubs  

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from Opposition Leaders and other MSPs on Wednesday 3rd February 2021.

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from opposition leaders and other MSPs on Thursday 28th January 2021.

Listen to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answer questions from Opposition Leaders and other MSPs on Wednesday 20th January 2021.

Listen back as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answers questions from Opposition Leaders and other MSPs on Wednesday 13th January 2021.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answered questions from Opposition Leaders and other MSPs on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP answered questions from Opposition Leaders and other MSPs on Thursday 17th December 2020.