Reuters Copyright: Reuters The first minister confirmed Mr Mackay has been suspended from the SNP Image caption: The first minister confirmed Mr Mackay has been suspended from the SNP

That's all from BBC Scotland's Holyrood Live on Thursday 6 February, on what has been an extraordinary day in Scottish politics.

Scotland's finance secretary quit hours before delivering the Scottish budget amid reports that he messaged a 16-year-old boy on social media.

The Scottish Sun said that Derek Mackay contacted the schoolboy over a six-month period, and told him that he was "cute".

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed Mr Mackay has been suspended by the SNP while further investigations are carried out.

She says she did not know about the "unacceptable" behaviour until Wednesday evening.

Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament Copyright: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes delivers the budget Image caption: Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes delivers the budget

Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes took on the task of setting out the government's tax and spend plans for the next year.

Ms Forbes confirmed there will be no change to income tax rates. She also committed to extra funding to health, education and investment aimed at tackling the "climate emergency".

The Scottish Parliament now enters recess, though Ms Forbes is expected to appear before the finance committee next Wednesday 12 February to discuss the budget in detail.