Scotland's first minister raised the issue of Scottish independence during a phone call with Andy Burnham on Tuesday morning, in the hopes of advancing the debate.
FM John Swinney said he will seek more powers for the Scottish Parliament from new PM Andy Burnham.
John Swinney congratulated the former mayor of Greater Manchester after he was confirmed as UK Labour's new leader.
The first minister has criticised the Labour MP after he suggested power north of the border was too centralised.
The ceremony, which featured pageantry, poetry, drama and music, marked the beginning of the seventh session of Holyrood.
The child brandished weapons at a Bulgarian man who was later convicted of assaulting her.
First Minister John Swinney was reportedly targeted by an Israeli firm spreading online disinformation ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.
Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.
The party has contacted HMRC over fears public funds may have been misused as part of the £400,000 embezzlement.
