The Scottish Greens have given key roles to new MSPs as their front bench team was announced.
The Scottish Parliament’s first non-binary MSP Q Manivannan has been given the role of culture spokesperson.
Fellow newcomer Holly Bruce is the party’s spokeswoman for social justice, while Iris Duane is spokeswoman for tertiary education and housing.
Green co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay will continue in their posts while Ms Mackay will also be spokeswoman for constitution, external affairs, public health and sport, and Mr Greer will be finance spokesman.
The party gained a record number of 15 MSPs at the Holyrood election in May – seven more than previously.
Ms Mackay said: “The Scottish Greens have returned to Parliament with more than double the number of MSPs we left with.
“It’s clear that voters rewarded our constructive approach over the last five years, so that’s exactly what we’ll continue doing. Our new team will build on the positive changes already delivered by Green MSPs, like free bus travel for young people and the scrapping of peak rail fares.
Our new team will build on the positive changes already delivered by Green MSPs, like free bus travel for young people and the scrapping of peak rail fares.
“This fantastic group of shadow cabinet secretaries and spokespeople will co-operate with the Scottish Government where there is genuine common ground, push them out of their comfort zone when bolder action is needed, and constructively challenge ministers where we believe they’ve made the wrong call.
“Our ultimate objective will always be delivering the progressive changes that people and planet desperately need.”
Previous MSPs have returned with new roles, including Maggie Chapman, who has been appointed spokeswoman for justice, while Patrick Harvie is the economy, transport and tourism spokesman.
Lorna Slater is the Greens’ public service reform spokeswoman and group business manager, while Mark Ruskell is the climate action and nature spokesman.
Ariane Burgess has been given the rural affairs, land reform and marine environment brief.
Mr Greer said: “The Scottish Greens are ready to deliver for the people of Scotland. For the first time in Holyrood’s history, everyone in our country is represented by at least one Green MSP. We will use this mandate to drive forward progressive policies that cut people’s bills and tackle the climate emergency.
“Greens have already delivered so much for Scotland, like expanding free school meals and establishing the first ever Nature Restoration Fund. With this talented team I am excited to see how much more we will deliver over the next five years.”
The party’s spokeswoman for health is Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill, while Laura Moodie takes on the education role.
Kristopher Leask has the energy, local government and the islands brief; Cara McKee is spokeswoman for community care; and Kate Nevens is the spokeswoman for equalities and international development.