Humza Yousaf resignation latest: SNP begins search for new first minister

David Graham

1 year ago

Humza Yousaf resignation latest: SNP begins search for new first minister – BBC News

Summary

The race to find Scotland’s next first minister and SNP leader has begun, after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation yesterday
Yousaf says he “underestimated” the hurt caused by his decision to scrap the SNP’s power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens – a move that prompted two no-confidence votes
He will remain as first minister until his successor is chosen, as was the case when his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon stepped down last year
Former Deputy First Minister John Swinney says he’s considering a bid for the leadership, having received the backing of several senior SNP figures
Former Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, who Yousaf narrowly defeated in a fractious leadership race just over a year ago, has been spoken of as a contender
The Scottish Conservatives say they will no longer press ahead with a motion of no confidence in Humza Yousaf
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