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. the ceremony would normally take place injuly, but was postponed because of coronavirus. alexandra mackenzie reports. the queen and the duke and duchess of rothesay made the shortjourney from the palace of holyroodhouse to the scottish parliament. they were greeted by the party leaders including the first minister nicola sturgeon. msps gathered as the mace and crown of scotland were placed in the chamber, symbolising this new session of parliament. marking this new session does indeed bring a sense of beginning and renewal. the scottish parliament has been
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.
attending cop26 events in glasgow. the eyes of the world will be on the united kingdom and scotland in particular as leaders come together to address the challenges of climate change. there is a key role for the scottish parliament, as with all parliaments, to help create a better, healthier future for us all and to engage with the people they represent, especially our young people. presiding officer, first minister, members of the scottish parliament, the duke and duchess of rothesay and i will continue to follow your progress with the closest of interest and we extend to you all are warmest good wishes as you all are warmest good wishes as you embark on this sixth session of parliament.
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