MSPs vote to back Nicola Sturgeon's call for a new referendum on Scottish independence, with 64 backing it and 54 against
The Scottish Parliament also votes to keep the European flag flying at Holyrood after Brexit, following a fiery debate in the chamber
Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh confirms the SPCB will amend its policy on flying the European flag outside Holyrood immediately
During the indyref2 debate the first minister said 'Scotland's future should be determined by all of us who live here'
Jackson Carlaw insisted Scottish government should focus on public services not 'polling and spin'
Image source, PA MediaThe Finance and Constitution Committee, external is undertaking scrutiny of the 2020/21 budget this morning.
MSPs will hear from the deputy director of economic think thank, the Fraser of Allander Institute.
It published a examination of the strategic context of the budget, external in November, before the new dates of the Scottish or UK budget were known.
Welcome to BBC Scotland's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 29 January 2020.
The context in which the next Scottish budget will be set is the focus of the finance committee this morning.
It is taking evidence from economic think tank the Fraser of Allander Institute.
Image source, PA MediaFrom 1.30pm MSPs will debate whether to keep the European flag flying at the parliament during the Brexit transition period, despite the proposal having been rejected by the SPCB.
The Scottish government motion points out the UK will still be in the Council of Europe post-Brexit and "directs" the parliamentary authorities to keep flying the European flag.
Image source, Jeff J MitchellAfter health and local government questions, Nicola Sturgeon will lead a debate titled 'Scotland's future'. She is calling for the Scottish Parliament to be given the powers to legislate for indyref2.
Labour MSP David Stewart will lead the member's debate on palliative care at home.