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Politicians have begun work in their new home at Holyrood

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Members of the Scottish Parliament took their seats in the chamber for the first time on Tuesday

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First Minister Jack McConnell unveiled his legislative plans for the next year

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Screens showed the first minister giving his speech

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Independent MSPs Margo MacDonald and Dennis Canavan in the chamber

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The �431m building is now open after a troubled construction process