That's all from the Holyrood Live team on 26 May 2016.
Andrew Cowan/Scottish ParliamentCopyright: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament
We're back on Tuesday with all the action from the Scottish Parliament, until then have a lovely weekend.
BreakingMSPs vote overwhelmingly to back the UK's continued membership of the EU
BBCCopyright: BBC
MSPs vote overwhelmingly to back the UK's continued membership of the EU:
106 MSPs vote to remain in the EU
8 MSPs vote against remaining in the EU
there are three abstentions
Coming up at decision time...........
MSPs will almost certainly back the UK's continued membership of the EU at 5pm today, with less than a month to the in/out referendum.
BBCCopyright: BBC
The vastmajority of the chamber spoke in favour of remaining in the EUImage caption: The vastmajority of the chamber spoke in favour of remaining in the EU
BBCCopyright: BBC
Tory MSP Margaret Mitchell, Labour MSP Elaine Smith and Tory MSP Graham Smith in favour of BrexitImage caption: Tory MSP Margaret Mitchell, Labour MSP Elaine Smith and Tory MSP Graham Smith in favour of Brexit
Only three MSPs have spoken in favour of an EU exit in this parliamentary debate:
Labour MSP Elaine Smith
Conservative MSP Margaret Mitchell
Conservative MSP Graham Simpson
Unfavourable comparisons with comedy classic character for Murdo
Mr Swinney compares Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser to his namesake in Dad's Army...."We're all doomed."
BBCCopyright: BBC
Private James Frazer (played by John Laurie) of the television series Dad's ArmyImage caption: Private James Frazer (played by John Laurie) of the television series Dad's Army
Mr Swinney defends the named person policy
Mr Swinney defends the named person policy and says it is about protecting the most vulnerable in our society.
Labour MSP Iain Gray intervenes calling on the education secretary to accept that many parents across Scotland have lost faith in the policy.
BBCCopyright: BBC
The deputy first minister says a very good idea, with broad support, has been utterly misrepresented in the debate over the last few weeks.
He says he will do everything he can to rebuild confidence in the policy.
Education secretary criticises the Conservative plans for a graduate tax
The education secretary says the government is going to move as far and as fast as it possibly can to address the attainment gap, but will not put youngster's education certificates at risk.
BBCCopyright: BBC
Mr Swinney criticises the Conservative plans for a graduate tax.
Swinney says government elected to govern and it will
Quote Message: This government has been elected with a mandate to govern and that is precisely what we are going to do. from John Swinney Deputy first minister
This government has been elected with a mandate to govern and that is precisely what we are going to do.
Education measures announced by John Swinney
Mr Swinney, earlier in the debate, pledged to reduce teacher workload as part of the government's drive to reduce the attainment gap between schools.
BBCCopyright: BBC
The education secretary said improving attainment across the country would be the "driving purpose" of his tenure.
To that end:
he has asked the chief inspector of education to write to schools with guidance about qualifications and assessment in a bid to cut out unnecessary work for teachers
he has also pledged to meet with Janet Brown, the Chief Examiner in Scotland, every month to help improve conditions in schools
The deputy first minister begins by praising maiden speeches over the two days
Deputy First Minister and Education Secretary John Swinney begins, as is tradition, by paying tribute to the speeches over the last few days.
BBCCopyright: BBC
Tory MSP calls for named person policy to be ditched
The Scottish Conservative education spokesperson says the challenges facing universities and colleges are as great as anywhere in education.
Ms Smith says raising taxes to fund these sectors would be a mistake and says a graduate contribution would be better.
BBCCopyright: BBC
She then goes on to highlight what she sees as unfairness in the early years.
The Tory MSP calls for boldness and focus on the three Rs and freeing teachers up to teach.
She also calls on the government to get rid of the named person policy.
Mr Swinney will have to be a class act to tackle education issues says Tory MSP
Ms Smith welcomes Mr Swinney to the education brief and heaps praise upon him.
"Mr Swinney you will have to be a class act if you are going to sort out the education brief."
Tory MSP calls for competitive tax rates and business rates
BBCCopyright: BBC
The Scottish economy is key says Ms SmithImage caption: The Scottish economy is key says Ms Smith
Tory MSP Liz Smith says the key priority for this parliament is the delivery of economic growth in Scotland.
Ms Smith calls for competitive tax rates and business rates and well planned infrastructure projects.
Tories second biggest opposition due to promise of strong opposition says Ms Smith
Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith says the view of Mr Gray back in his education role is better from the new home of her party as second biggest party.
BBCCopyright: BBC
Ms Smith says her party was sent back in numbers to provide a strong opposition based on two things
clear facts and evidence
constructive, credible, coherent policy and alternatives
Initiatives and summits no substitute for funding for education
Mr Gray moves to the more serious issue of education and says nothing can be a substitute for sufficient resources and more teachers.
ThinkstockCopyright: Thinkstock
Education Secretary John Swinney says he has been asked to listen and that is what he is doing and he asks if Mr Gray will learn a lesson from the election.
Mr Gray hits back saying again a summit is not a substitute for funding for the sector.
And all that good will is gone in a heartbeat! Poor language not a Gray area clearly
Former Labour leader Mr Gray says of the election:
"The people have spoken, as that famous American senator said.... the bastards."
Ms Fabiani says she can see why Mr Gray asked for forbearance, but that's it is it used up.
bbcCopyright: bbc
Labour MSP Iain Gray is chastisedImage caption: Labour MSP Iain Gray is chastised
How to get ahead in politics...... love your presiding officers
Scottish Labour MSP Iain Gray begins, as many have, by seeking favour with the presiding officers.
"I can hardly contain my admiration for you and your colleagues and will be seeking your forbearance in return."
Less well off young people in Scotland not reaching their full potential says SNP MSP
SNP MSP Willie Coffey says young people who are less well off in Scotland are not reaching their full potential.
BBCCopyright: BBC
Mr Coffey says the next five years gives everyone in the parliament and opportunity to change this.
Labour MSP Claudia Beamish uses her speech to highlight cuts to colleges
Labour MSP Claudia Beamish uses her speech to highlight cuts to colleges.
BBCCopyright: BBC
Ms Beamish says Labour's spending plans would reverse huge cuts to the budget from the SNP.
She says her party's plans are indeed progressive.
New SNP MSP Emma Harper, a nurse, stresses importance of immigrants to NHS
Another maiden speech, this time from SNP MSP Emma Harper who won through on the South of Scotland list.
Ms Harper says when she watched the opening of the parliament in 1999 she was thousands of miles away working with a theatre trauma team from a Los Angeles hospital where she was welcomed as an immigrant.
BBCCopyright: BBC
She stresses the importance of immigrants in our own NHS.
Ms Harper says she is a proud nurse with over 30 years of experience and it is her passion for the NHS which led her to Holyrood.
She says the Scottish government is delivering on the NHS.
'No man is an island' says Highlands and Islands MSP
Making his first speech, Conservative MSP Donald Cameron says he wants to "occupy Holyrood" and remind parliament about those that live beyond the Highland line.
Mr Cameron says there are issues that must be addressed such as broadband connectivity and the state of the road network.
BBCCopyright: BBC
Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron quotes the poet John Donne in his maiden speechImage caption: Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron quotes the poet John Donne in his maiden speech
The Highlands and Islands MSP says there is only one ambulance that services the entire island of Mull.
"No man is an island" he says, adding that he wants his constituents to feel a part of the country and wider community.
Live Reporting
Craig Hutchison and Colin Bell
All times stated are UK
Andrew Cowan/Scottish ParliamentCopyright: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament 
BBCCopyright: BBC - 106 MSPs vote to remain in the EU
- 8 MSPs vote against remaining in the EU
- there are three abstentions
BBCCopyright: BBC The vastmajority of the chamber spoke in favour of remaining in the EUImage caption: The vastmajority of the chamber spoke in favour of remaining in the EU 
BBCCopyright: BBC Tory MSP Margaret Mitchell, Labour MSP Elaine Smith and Tory MSP Graham Smith in favour of BrexitImage caption: Tory MSP Margaret Mitchell, Labour MSP Elaine Smith and Tory MSP Graham Smith in favour of Brexit - Labour MSP Elaine Smith
- Conservative MSP Margaret Mitchell
- Conservative MSP Graham Simpson
BBCCopyright: BBC Private James Frazer (played by John Laurie) of the television series Dad's ArmyImage caption: Private James Frazer (played by John Laurie) of the television series Dad's Army 
BBCCopyright: BBC 
BBCCopyright: BBC 
BBCCopyright: BBC - he has asked the chief inspector of education to write to schools with guidance about qualifications and assessment in a bid to cut out unnecessary work for teachers
- he has also pledged to meet with Janet Brown, the Chief Examiner in Scotland, every month to help improve conditions in schools
BBCCopyright: BBC 
BBCCopyright: BBC 
BBCCopyright: BBC The Scottish economy is key says Ms SmithImage caption: The Scottish economy is key says Ms Smith 
BBCCopyright: BBC - clear facts and evidence
- constructive, credible, coherent policy and alternatives
ThinkstockCopyright: Thinkstock 
bbcCopyright: bbc Labour MSP Iain Gray is chastisedImage caption: Labour MSP Iain Gray is chastised 
BBCCopyright: BBC 
BBCCopyright: BBC 
BBCCopyright: BBC 
BBCCopyright: BBC Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron quotes the poet John Donne in his maiden speechImage caption: Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron quotes the poet John Donne in his maiden speech
Latest PostThat concludes a busy day at Holyrood
That's all from the Holyrood Live team on 26 May 2016.
We're back on Tuesday with all the action from the Scottish Parliament, until then have a lovely weekend.
BreakingMSPs vote overwhelmingly to back the UK's continued membership of the EU
MSPs vote overwhelmingly to back the UK's continued membership of the EU:
Coming up at decision time...........
MSPs will almost certainly back the UK's continued membership of the EU at 5pm today, with less than a month to the in/out referendum.
Only three MSPs have spoken in favour of an EU exit in this parliamentary debate:
Unfavourable comparisons with comedy classic character for Murdo
Mr Swinney compares Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser to his namesake in Dad's Army...."We're all doomed."
Mr Swinney defends the named person policy
Mr Swinney defends the named person policy and says it is about protecting the most vulnerable in our society.
Labour MSP Iain Gray intervenes calling on the education secretary to accept that many parents across Scotland have lost faith in the policy.
The deputy first minister says a very good idea, with broad support, has been utterly misrepresented in the debate over the last few weeks.
He says he will do everything he can to rebuild confidence in the policy.
Education secretary criticises the Conservative plans for a graduate tax
The education secretary says the government is going to move as far and as fast as it possibly can to address the attainment gap, but will not put youngster's education certificates at risk.
Mr Swinney criticises the Conservative plans for a graduate tax.
Swinney says government elected to govern and it will
Education measures announced by John Swinney
Mr Swinney, earlier in the debate, pledged to reduce teacher workload as part of the government's drive to reduce the attainment gap between schools.
The education secretary said improving attainment across the country would be the "driving purpose" of his tenure.
To that end:
The deputy first minister begins by praising maiden speeches over the two days
Deputy First Minister and Education Secretary John Swinney begins, as is tradition, by paying tribute to the speeches over the last few days.
Tory MSP calls for named person policy to be ditched
The Scottish Conservative education spokesperson says the challenges facing universities and colleges are as great as anywhere in education.
Ms Smith says raising taxes to fund these sectors would be a mistake and says a graduate contribution would be better.
She then goes on to highlight what she sees as unfairness in the early years.
The Tory MSP calls for boldness and focus on the three Rs and freeing teachers up to teach.
She also calls on the government to get rid of the named person policy.
Mr Swinney will have to be a class act to tackle education issues says Tory MSP
Ms Smith welcomes Mr Swinney to the education brief and heaps praise upon him.
"Mr Swinney you will have to be a class act if you are going to sort out the education brief."
Tory MSP calls for competitive tax rates and business rates
Tory MSP Liz Smith says the key priority for this parliament is the delivery of economic growth in Scotland.
Ms Smith calls for competitive tax rates and business rates and well planned infrastructure projects.
Tories second biggest opposition due to promise of strong opposition says Ms Smith
Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith says the view of Mr Gray back in his education role is better from the new home of her party as second biggest party.
Ms Smith says her party was sent back in numbers to provide a strong opposition based on two things
Initiatives and summits no substitute for funding for education
Mr Gray moves to the more serious issue of education and says nothing can be a substitute for sufficient resources and more teachers.
Education Secretary John Swinney says he has been asked to listen and that is what he is doing and he asks if Mr Gray will learn a lesson from the election.
Mr Gray hits back saying again a summit is not a substitute for funding for the sector.
And all that good will is gone in a heartbeat! Poor language not a Gray area clearly
Former Labour leader Mr Gray says of the election:
"The people have spoken, as that famous American senator said.... the bastards."
Ms Fabiani says she can see why Mr Gray asked for forbearance, but that's it is it used up.
How to get ahead in politics...... love your presiding officers
Scottish Labour MSP Iain Gray begins, as many have, by seeking favour with the presiding officers.
"I can hardly contain my admiration for you and your colleagues and will be seeking your forbearance in return."
Less well off young people in Scotland not reaching their full potential says SNP MSP
SNP MSP Willie Coffey says young people who are less well off in Scotland are not reaching their full potential.
Mr Coffey says the next five years gives everyone in the parliament and opportunity to change this.
Labour MSP Claudia Beamish uses her speech to highlight cuts to colleges
Labour MSP Claudia Beamish uses her speech to highlight cuts to colleges.
Ms Beamish says Labour's spending plans would reverse huge cuts to the budget from the SNP.
She says her party's plans are indeed progressive.
New SNP MSP Emma Harper, a nurse, stresses importance of immigrants to NHS
Another maiden speech, this time from SNP MSP Emma Harper who won through on the South of Scotland list.
Ms Harper says when she watched the opening of the parliament in 1999 she was thousands of miles away working with a theatre trauma team from a Los Angeles hospital where she was welcomed as an immigrant.
She stresses the importance of immigrants in our own NHS.
Ms Harper says she is a proud nurse with over 30 years of experience and it is her passion for the NHS which led her to Holyrood.
She says the Scottish government is delivering on the NHS.
'No man is an island' says Highlands and Islands MSP
Making his first speech, Conservative MSP Donald Cameron says he wants to "occupy Holyrood" and remind parliament about those that live beyond the Highland line.
Mr Cameron says there are issues that must be addressed such as broadband connectivity and the state of the road network.
The Highlands and Islands MSP says there is only one ambulance that services the entire island of Mull.
"No man is an island" he says, adding that he wants his constituents to feel a part of the country and wider community.