opposition politicians accused the government of starving the police and courts of resources, but there's a growing consensus that the death of sarah everard must act as a watershed moment. simon jones, bbc news. the queen has been addressing msps at holyrood, to mark the opening of the sixth session of the scottish parliament. this will be the snp's fourth consecutive term in government, following their election victory in may. alexandra mackenzie has the story. the queen was joined at holyrood by the duke and duchess of rothesay. they were greeted by party leaders, including the first minister. msps looked on as the mace and the crown of scotland were placed in the chamber, symbolising the challenges of this parliamentary term.