Scottish Parliament · 2026 result
SNP minority government · John Swinney was re-elected First Minister on 20 May 2026, seven seats short of a majority, after ruling out talks with Reform UK. Labour and Reform tied for second on 17 seats each, and the Greens won their first-ever constituency seats.
Next scheduled election: May 2031.
Source: 2026 Scottish Parliament election · official result; BBC News, 9 May 2026; Sky News, 20 May 2026.