Scottish Liberal Democrats

The ballot is being held following the death of local MSP and government minister Christina McKelvie.

The Orkney MSP's profile has been raised significantly by his battle to make assisted dying legal.

Jamie Greene insisted several of his former Scottish Conservative colleagues were upset about the direction of the party.

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader wants to introduce support staff for young carers in every school.

The former frontbencher quit the Scottish Conservatives and claimed the party had become "Trump-esque".

The party said it would make Kate Forbes' seat a key target at next year's Holyrood elections.

The government's spending plans are to be approved by MSPs, with only the Conservatives voting against.

The Liberal Democrat says the May 2026 Holyrood election is the appropriate time to step aside.