Reelected as First Minister, John Swinney must now undertake a Cabinet reshuffle and steer a minority government under darkening economic skies. It would be a tough job for any politician, says Chris McCall.

The NHS, the economy, and the cost of living are all ranked as greater priorities for voters than an IndyRef2, according to a new poll.

In his first column for the Record since his party's election victory on May 7, the First Minister says there is "clear momentum" behind Scotland’s "right to decide our own future".

The non-binary, newly-elected Green MSP, who uses they/them pronouns, is currently in the UK on a student visa.

The First Minister claimed today he would be seeking talks with the leaders of all political parties - excluding but Malcolm Offord.

The Daily Record's top team brings you all the latest news and reaction as the fall-out from Thursday's Holyrood election rolls on.

The Scottish Labour party has been Sarwar and Baillie’s fantasy project for the last three years, writes Paul Sinclair.

The party returned 17 MSPs at the Scottish Parliament election, tying with Labour for second place.

Lorna Slater has won the Edinburgh Central constituency in a breakthrough moment for the environmentalists.

Anas Sarwar conceded his party had no chance of winning the Scottish Parliament election after just seven seats were declared on Friday.

Ballot boxes will be opened across the country from 9am with the first results expected around 12pm.

It is understood that the campaign material was immediately removed by polling staff following its discovery.

Millions of Scots will be lining up at polling stations today (May 7) to cast their votes.

It's been dubbed the most "meh" election of recent times. But there were still some funny - or slightly cringe - moments from the Holyrood campaign trail as the big parties chased votes over the last month.

A new poll last night showed the SNP’s lead tightening with support for Scottish Labour rising.

The SNP's dream of winning a majority is in a "precarious" position as many fed-up Scots remain undecided on who to vote for, with some constituencies too close to call as a result, says Chris McCall

Writing for the Record, Anas Sarwar says only his party offers a realistic alternative to the SNP winning power at Holyrood for a third decade.

The Daily Record's election editorial: Yes, John Swinney is on course to be re-elected as First Minister. But Scottish Labour and Anas Sarwar should have a vital role in fixing our country.

Polling found 44 per cent of voters felt the Reform leader's boast on STV reflected badly on him - while just 23 per cent said it reflected well on him.

Record View says voting for a Thatcher-on-steroids party like Reform would be a disaster for the country.

EXCLUSIVE: Former first minister Jack McConnell was out knocking doors for Labour candidate Jack McConnel in the Galloway and West Dumfries constituency.

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister said he will call for a summit with the UK Government straight after May 7.

The latest MRP poll puts the SNP out in front on 60 MSPs, five short of a majority, with Reform second.

The SNP leader at Westminster predicted "there is going to be a constitutional shock on these isles" following Thursday's elections.

Suzanne MacLeod says she wants to make things better for people in Airdrie, Shotts and the villages around.

The multi-millionaire has admitted giving a 'small amount' to Reform shortly after Nigel Farage appointed him Scottish party leader.

The poll predicts that a Reform breakthrough and a Scottish Green surge could push Labour into fourth place.

The Lib Dems warned Scottish education is "already under heaps of pressure even without pipes and bathrooms causing chaos".

EXCLUSIVE: Julie MacDougall dismissed the 2016 Brexit campaign as "a sales pitch in which the goods have never been delivered".

The former Tory party donor - who bought a £1.6 million country house on Loch Lomond without a mortgage - has previously refused to answer questions on his net worth.