Humza Yousaf considering 'calling it quits' as Scotland's first minister as early as today

Monday, 29 April 2024 (3 weeks ago)
Humza Yousaf is considering resigning as Scotland's first minister as early as today, Sky News understands.

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After torpedoing a relationship with the Greens and alienating his party, Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf was due to face a vote of no-confidence later this week – but instead pre-emptively quit Parliament. Someone else at the "helm" would be a better fit as first minister, he said.

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