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It's been a big day at Holyrood, the word historic has been used more than once - and not just by us.

Here are the main takeaways:

• Humza Yousaf has officially been voted in as Scotland's new first minister, scoring a majority with 71 votes by MSPs
• Outgoing leader Nicola Sturgeon watched on, and voted, as her friend replaced her
• In his victory speech, Yousaf promised to serve all Scottish people and make the country a "fairer and wealthier" place
• Shortly after that, it was announced that Shona Robison would become Yousaf's new deputy FM, replacing John Swinney who announced he was leaving Scotland's government earlier this year

This page was written by Craig Hutchison, Debbie Jackson and Sam Hancock. It was edited by Calum Watson.

Until next time...

BBC Newsbeat

For many people in their teens and 20s, the appointment of Humza Yousaf as first minister is the biggest political change in Scotland in their adult lives.

BBC Newsbeat spent a week speaking to young people across the country to find out what they think about some of the big issues facing the new SNP leader.

Catering student James was 10 years old in 2014, when Scotland held a referendum on becoming independent.

Fellow student Megan actually voted in 2014 after the rules were changed so 16 and 17-year-olds could have their say.

Jody, 21, from Dundee is feeling the cost of living crisis.

Find out how politics is affecting their lives, and what they would like their new leader to prioritise.

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Shona Robison, currently the social justice secretary, is to be Scotland's deputy first minister.

Speaking outside the chamber, Mr Yousaf confirmed the post.

Ms Robison was previously a health secretary under Nicola Sturgeon, and more lately has served in the social justice role, playing a key role in the controversial gender recognition reform.

She is the SNP MSP for Dundee East.

Her constituency office in Dundee is in the Fun Factory.

Born in Redcar in Yorkshire, Ms Robison went to school in Alva in Clackmannanshire before studying at Glasgow University and Jordanhill College.

Scotland has a new first minister. The first Muslim leader of a Western democracy, the youngest FM and only the sixth to hold the position.

If you want to know more about the man who now runs the country, check out this special BBC Scotland film on Humza Yousaf:

BBC iPlayer - Scotlands New First Minister

Humza Yousaf has named Shona Robison as his deputy first minister.

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Today was all about beginningspublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 28 March 2023

15:40 BST 28 March 2023

Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

Humza Yousaf’s speech was really an introduction to himself as first minister.

Unlike the other party leaders, there was relatively little in the way of politics.

He leaned heavily on his family, who were packed into the VIP gallery. His children were warned that Bute House’s stairways offer plenty of space for a “naughty step”.

And he talked about the impact of being a Muslim in the UK in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

Mr Yousaf hopes it sends a message to many in minority groups, that he could go from fearing he did not have a place in Scotland, to leading its government.

There was some broad-brush policy towards the end – a commitment to ease cost of living pressures and boost the NHS. He pledged to continue many of Nicola Sturgeon’s plans, and sounded the obvious note in favour of independence.

But this was very much Day One of the Yousaf government. There will be plenty of time to come for detail and debate – today was all about beginnings.

Finally, Yousaf repeats a pledge he's made many times in recent weeks, that he's a first minister for "all of Scotland - no matter who you vote for".

Remembering his friend and mentor, the former SNP politician Bashir Ahmad, Yousaf says he intends to govern with the whole of Scotland in mind. He adds that being FM will be the biggest honour of his life.

And with that, the new leader of Scotland gets a round of applause and the special session is over. SNP MSPs and his family in the gallery above give him a standing ovation.

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The new FM says he will continue to "argue tirelessly for independence".

He says it is his view that he will deliver on priorities more effectively when Scotland is independent.

If the UK government is allowed to veto legislation he says they will deliver priorities less effectively.

He says he will reach out to other parties. He ends on the point of how he will work, the common values shared.

He says there is a shared appetite for politics that is less polarised and less confrontational.

He makes an open offer to other party leaders to work together where they can.

In his first speech as Scotland's first minister, Yousaf now talks about his vision of a new government - and how he'll "always fight" for people's rights.

He says social justice is important to him - as is making Scotland a "fairer and wealthier nation".

Protecting Scots from the effects of the cost of living crisis, including especially child poverty, will be a priority of his government, Yousaf tells Holyrood.

"We'll keep the promises we've made," he says, in a suggestion of his intention to carry on Nicola Sturgeon's work.

He also mentions the importance of the climate crisis and reaching net zero, saying he'll soon appoint a cabinet that'll be delivering all of this "and more".

Mr Yousaf says he is the first ever Muslim to lead a western democratic nation.

"You try telling that to 16-year-old Humza Yousaf, who post 9/11 was questioned constantly about his loyalty to this country."

"We have presiding officer collectively come a long way."

Humza Yousaf says: "This is a proud day for me, a proud day for my family."

The SNP leader says he can see his three year old daughter waving from the gallery.

He jokes: "I'm only on my second page darling there's a little bit more to come."

Yousaf praises the support he has received from his parents, "they could not have been more supportive".

"It's also a proud day for Scotland."

Scotland's new First Minister Humza Yousaf gets up to deliver his first speech as the country's leader.

He thanks the party leaders and jokes that he has Anas Sarwar's father on speed-dial "if he is not nice to me".

He references Donald Dewar, Scotland's first first minister 24 years ago, when he emphasised the "common aims that we share across this chamber of giving people a better life and a better future".

Next, the Scottish Greens' co-leader Lorna Slater congratulates Yousaf on his win (remember: the SNP and Greens are in a coalition). She says the parties agree on "grown up, collaborative politics" and she wants that to continue.

She talks at length about the Bute House Agreement, external, saying the two parties have achieved a lot in their first 18 months, and that their drive for a "greener, fairer, independent Scotland" won't stop anytime soon.

Finally, Alex Cole-Hamilton, of the Scottish Lib Dems, is up. He commends Holyrood for nominating "someone of his faith into high office", referring to Yousaf's Muslim background.

He lists some of the key issues affecting Scotland, saying there's a "disconnect" between the SNP and the "wants and interests" of the people of Scotland. While change may be coming, Cole-Hamilton says he wants to recognise the important of this day.

"Well done," he finishes by telling the new FM.

The changing of the guard atop the SNPpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 28 March 2023

15:19 BST 28 March 2023

Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

“The record player has changed, but the tune remains the same.”

Douglas Ross was talking about the changing of the guard atop the SNP, but he was also describing today’s Holyrood proceedings.

They echoed the farewells to Nicola Sturgeon last week; leaders briefly made an attempt to be nice, before firing into the political talking-points.

Anas Sarwar was slightly more gracious than Mr Ross, but he too ended up criticising Mr Yousaf’s pronouncements on independence and his record in government.

Given we are less than two days away from his first session of first minister’s questions, Mr Yousaf will be aware that there will be no honeymoon period.

The political debate is already running at full steam – he will need to get up to speed immediately.

It's back to the opposition leaders for their thoughts following Humza Yousaf's victory.

Douglas Ross, the Scottish Tory leader, congratulates Yousaf on this "historic moment" but berates him for continuing his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon's vision for an independent Scotland.

He again says his party will hold Yousaf to account during his tenure.

Anas Sarwar says whatever your political preference, the moment of a non-white Scottish FM being elected shouldn't be ignored. "I'll continue to stand alongside you" in the fight against bigotry, he adds.

Sarwar repeats much of what he said before the vote, that the NHS is in crisis and the cost of living is rising - both of which he blames on the SNP. "I hope this moment ushers in some better governance for the people of Scotland," Sarwar says of Yousaf's win, before urging the new FM to call a general election.

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Speaking after Humza Yousaf was elected, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: “My congratulations go to Humza Yousaf on being elected as the new First Minister of Scotland.

“The UK Government wants to work constructively with him on the issues that matter to people in Scotland.

"I was pleased that during his acceptance speech Mr Yousaf made clear he also wants to work together. That is what people in Scotland, rightly, expect.

"There is a huge amount to be done – continuing to tackle the cost of living, growing Scotland’s economy, tackling NHS waiting lists, ensuring our energy security and improving transport links.

“I hope that Mr Yousaf will govern for the whole of Scotland. In particular I hope he will put his obsession with independence aside, and concentrate on working with the UK government to make life better for people in Scotland.”

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The new first minister will be formally sworn in a short ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

Humza Yousaf will then take the "official declaration", or oath of office, with the court's Lord President also asking them to take a vow as Keeper of the Scottish Seal, external.

Finally, he will also make an oath of allegiance to the King.

The first minister is likely to start the process of appointing government ministers after he has been sworn in.

Mr Yousaf - a republican - will also become a member of the King's Privy Council group of advisers, and is likely to be invited for a private audience with the monarch.

Kirsten Campbell
BBC Scotland political correspondent

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Humza Yousaf has been elected as the parliament’s nominee for first minister.

His name will be passed to King Charles who will sign the royal warrant to formally appoint him.

This will be done electronically, an innovation introduced during the Covid pandemic, which will be repeated this time for expediency.

There’s no date in the diary yet for a meeting between the two.

Though as Humza Yousaf is a republican, who opposes the monarchy, that may not concern him unduly.

The presiding officer says:

• Alex Cole-Hamilton, 4 votes
• Douglas Ross, 31 votes
• Anas Sarwar, 22 votes
• Humza Yousaf, 71 votes

Humza Yousaf has just been voted in at Holyrood as Scotland's sixth first minister, having been named as the SNP's new leader yesterday.

We're about to hear him speak for the first time as Scotland's leader. Stay tuned for his speech.