Above: Rosie Kane MSP makes a clear statement.

The SSP MSP's took the oath of allegiance under protest today. Colin Fox MSP was prevented from singing Robert Burns egalitarian anthem 'A Man's A Man'.

"I and my party colleagues were elected on a clear and honest commitment to an independent Socialist Scotland, a Socialist republic, a Scotland of citizens not a Scotland of subjects.

"We will continue to fight for such a Scotland."

Tommy Sheridan MSP, SSP group leader