MSPs sworn in for new term at Scottish Parliament
Summary
All 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) were sworn in after the recent election by pledging allegiance to King Charles. They used many different languages and some wore traditional clothes or symbols. MSPs will soon vote for a new presiding officer, who leads parliamentary debates and represents the Parliament.Key Facts
- 129 MSPs took their oath or affirmation of allegiance to the King in the Scottish Parliament.
- 64 of these MSPs are serving for the first time.
- Oaths were made in various languages like Scots, Gaelic, Hindi, Polish, Mandarin, and French.
- Many MSPs wore flowers or traditional dress to show their backgrounds or party affiliations.
- SNP leader John Swinney was the first MSP to be sworn in.
- MSPs will vote to elect a new presiding officer responsible for chairing debates and representing the Parliament.
- The role of presiding officer pays £136,112 and requires giving up party membership.
- Four candidates are running for presiding officer, and several for two deputy positions, which pay £114,297 each.
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