By 2030, The Promise aims for every child in Scotland to grow up loved, safe and respected. Yet many looked-after children still face deprivation, additional support needs, poor attendance and exclusion. How far has Scotland come? https://ow.ly/6HOu50ZwCA8

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The Scottish Parliament is now in summer recess. During recess, there are normally no meetings in the Chamber and no committee meetings. MSPs are usually in their local areas where they carry on work with constituents. They can also submit motions and written parliamentary questions.

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Today we welcomed Their Majesties the King and Queen to the Scottish Parliament as we marked the official opening of the Seventh Session. The Presiding Officer greeted His Majesty the King, who addressed the Parliament as part of an event celebrating Scotland's rich culture and heritage.

Opening Ceremony 2026: watch as we mark the official opening of the Seventh Session of the Scottish Parliament. https://ow.ly/o2vc50ZhT7H

Watch as we mark the official opening of the Seventh Session of the Scottish Parliament. The event includes several performances celebrating Scotland and our rich culture and heritage. These include a specially commissioned poem delivered by Scotland’s national poet, Makar Pàdraig MacAoidh....

Watch as we mark the official opening of the Seventh Session of the Scottish Parliament. The event includes several performances celebrating Scotland and our rich culture and heritage. These include...

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Parliament is getting ready for today's Opening Ceremony! Staff and guests are in the building ahead of arrival of Their Majesties the King and Queen later this morning. Find out more, including how to watch the ceremony live at https://ow.ly/e9hJ50ZhT3Q

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In her Members’ Business today, Marie McNair MSP will lead a debate marking Action Mesothelioma Day 2026, highlighting awareness, support and research for those affected by mesothelioma. 📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/NVPY50ZgL1k 📺Watch live on SPTV from 5:10pm https://ow.ly/Ann250ZgL1l

Today's Chamber Business includes: 🟣 Oaths and Affirmations 🟣 First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders) 🟣 Scottish Government Debate: Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population 🟣 Members' Business: Action Mesothelioma Day 2026 Watch live on SPTV 👉 https://ow.ly/Mkb650ZgfBi

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Public Audit at 9:30am 🟣 Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice at 10am 🟣 Public Petitions at 10am 🟣 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments at 10am 🟣Climate Action at 10:30am 🟣 Public Service Reform at 11am Watch online: https://ow.ly/gOOJ50ZfSJe

In his Members’ Business today, Liam Kerr MSP will lead a debate on the role of nuclear power in Scotland’s energy mix and its contribution to energy security. 📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/Rw0f50ZfTyf 📺Watch live on SPTV from 6pm https://ow.ly/vB6250ZfTy2

Today's Chamber Business includes: 🟣 Portfolio Questions: Climate Action and Rural Affairs; Education, Culture and Gaelic 🟣 Reform UK Debate: Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 🟣 Members' Business: Nuclear Power in Scotland Watch live on SPTV from 2pm 👉 https://ow.ly/qCLb50ZfStY

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Rural Affairs at 9:30am 🟣 Transport at 9:30am 🟣 Criminal Justice at 10am 🟣 Finance and Public Administration at 10am 🟣 Health, Care and Sport at 10am 🟣 Social Justice, Housing and Local Government at 10am Watch online: https://ow.ly/an6K50ZfSFc

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Parliament will be invited to support a call to save STV North News in this evening's Members' Business led by Jack Middleton MSP. Watch live shortly after 5:30pm https://ow.ly/9Z9Y50ZfjVV

Todays Chamber business includes: 🟣 First Minister’s Questions (Backbench Members) 🟣 Ministerial Statement: Non-Domestic Rates Reform 🟣 Scottish Government Debate: Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change Watch live on SPTV https://ow.ly/oYHq50Zfgmc

Committees meeting today include: 🟣 Europe, External Affairs and Culture at 9:30am 🟣 Education and Gaelic at 10am 🟣 Delegated Powers and Law Reform at 10:30am 🟣 Economy, Tourism and Energy at 10:45am Watch live on SPTV https://ow.ly/Oale50Zfgcq

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In her Members’ Business today, Maggie Chapman (she/her) will lead a debate on sustaining jobs and securing the future of Scotland’s universities, amid concerns about job losses across the higher education sector. 📺Watch the debate live on SPTV from 4pm https://ow.ly/Ug1u50ZbU5F

Today's Chamber Business includes: 🟣 First Minister’s Questions (Party Leaders) 🟣 Ministerial Statement: 10th Anniversary of the UK Referendum on EU Membership 🟣 Members' Business: Sustaining Jobs and Securing the Future of Scotland's Universities Watch live on SPTV 👉 https://ow.ly/WRou50ZbSf4

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Public Service Reform at 10am Watch online: https://ow.ly/Hk3x50ZcJKp

In her Members’ Business today, Helen McDade MSP will lead a debate on the cost of undiagnosed ADHD or autism in outcomes and life chances. 📺Watch the debate live on SPTV from 5:30pm https://ow.ly/lurX50ZbTPa

Today's Chamber Business includes: 🟣 Portfolio Questions: Justice, Health and Care 🟣 Scottish Government Debate: Affordable Bus Fares 🟣 Members' Business: The Cost of Undiagnosed ADHD or Autism in Outcomes and Life Chances Watch live on SPTV from 2pm 👉 https://ow.ly/507X50ZbS6U

Today's committee meetings include: 🟣 Transport at 9:30am 🟣 Criminal Justice at 10am 🟣 Finance and Public Administration at 10am Watch online: https://ow.ly/5pLp50ZbSzo

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In her Members’ Business today, Jenny Young MSP will lead a debate marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Jo Cox and reflecting on her legacy. 📺Watch the debate live on SPTV from 5:30pm https://ow.ly/t3xk50ZbTpN

Today's Chamber Business includes: 🟣 FMQs (Backbench Members) 🟣 Ministerial Statement: Scottish Government Investment in ‘Our Union Street’ and the People’s Palace 🟣 Scottish Government Debate: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector Watch live on SPTV 📺https://ow.ly/8v3R50ZbS0N

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