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Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister before facing confidence votes

Sky News Monday, 29 April 2024
Humza Yousaf has resigned as Scotland's first minister after cutting ties with his government's power-sharing partners.
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Humza Yousaf has insisted he will not resign as Scotland's first minister as pressure mounts on the SNP leader after his handling of a powersharing deal with the Scottish Greens has left him with the prospect of a no-confidence vote. "I''m feeling absolutely confident about winning that vote of...

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