Insight: "Moments after Anas Sarwar rounded on SNP drama, a Palestine protester burst into the room. Later Mr Sarwar was repeatedly pressed on claims of a secret camera in Holyrood toilets.". My despatch from Anas Sarwar's presser. @heraldscotland .

Anas Sarwar warns GE campaign going to be ugly as he attacks Nigel Farage and Reform.

Anas Sarwar speech interrupted by Palestine protesters.

Would Lib Dems prop up an SNP administration? @agcolehamilton says 'no'. Says @HumzaYousaf wanted him as DFM to stay in power & called him to a meeting. ACH refused to attend. Mr Yousaf says no offer was made. Exc here:. @heraldscotland @HeraldPols .

EXC: Key dates & small overtime costs revealed by .police for probe into evidence to MSPs' inquiry into SG's handling of complaints against Alex Salmond. Force says full cost not available. Some details out after @heraldscotland request for foi review.

RT @HannahMargBrown: This was a pretty tight contest for the Scottish Greens - Ross Greer only pipped Lorna Slater to the post by a handful….

Ahead of the Greens' result members told me they thought Ross Greer would be elected, but Gillian Mackay had a 'very good chance' saying she was well-liked in party, her buffer zones legislation popular & she was good at 'consensus' building in Holyrood. Big change for Greens.

RT @HannahMargBrown: Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay elected as next Scottish Greens co-leaders .Read story on https:….

New leadership team in place as Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer elected Scottish Greens co-leaders. They take over from Patrick Harvie who stands down after 17 years and Lorna Slater who failed to be re-elected. story by @HannahMargBrown .

As the @ScottishGreens leadership results are announced here's my interview with frontrunner @Ross_Greer. Two leaders will be elected from 4 candidates with co-leader @lornaslater also standing with @GillianMacMSP and Dominic Ashmole. @heraldscotland .

New: SNP ministers have yet to bring in free bus travel for asylum seekers despite a pledge made last Dec. Policy was in fact first suggested in 2022, dropped in Aug 24, then brought back Dec 24. But still to be implemented. @AshReganMSP asks why.

EXC: @scottishgreens overhaul internal elections counting process after major problems hit their Holyrood candidate selection races. New firm has counted ballots in leadership race & results going through extensive checks. @HeraldPols @heraldscotland .

Unspun: The Greens' leadership race has been remarkable quiet with the results to be announced on Friday. Is the party's civil war over - or was there really a civil war anyway?. @HeraldPols @heraldscotland .

EXC: SNP members have now drafted an amendment to John Swinney's conference resolution on independence - setting a date for 'independence day'. Their draft amendment has been sent to more than 40 party branches. @heraldscotland @HeraldPols .

RT @_RebeccaMcCurdy: Absolutely brilliant from @HannahMargBrown.

RT @HannahMargBrown: Scottish Tory MSP Jeremy Balfour has resigned from the party, accusing leadership of "chasing cheap headlines". Story….

EXC: COPFS said Peter Murrell case is still being investigated & prepared for trial: "Prosecutors continue to investigate. and prepare for trial in accordance with the evidence and the law.". Spox added: "Work is independent of political influence." .

And should the case go to trial, any trial may not take place until 2027 . Here's why .

EXC: Peter Murrell may not return to court until after the Holyrood elections in May 2026, according to leading KC @GlasgowAdvocate . @heraldscotland @HeraldPols . Full story here .

Unspun from me tonight - I'm not surprised John Swinney hasn't read Nicola Sturgeon's nasty memoir. @HeraldPols @heraldscotland.