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Democracy & Governance
Holyrood reformed post 2026 el…

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Reading the early mood music - Public Service Reform to take central stage
Holyrood Committees
Special Advisers (SPADs) - who is who?
Opposition parties spokespeople
Conclusion

Holyrood reformed post 2026 election part two: committees, SPADs, spokespeople and the early political mood

Kim Fellows, LGIU Associate

22nd June 2026
Scotland
9 mins read

Just weeks after the 2026 Holyrood election, the Scottish Parliament’s committee memberships, opposition spokespeople and Special Advisers are now in place. Kim Fellows assesses the early political mood, highlights key appointments and explores what early parliamentary debates reveal about priorities for local government and public service reform.

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