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Yousaf faces no-confidence vote as he fights for survival

Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf is battling for his political survival after a chaotic 24 hours which saw him end the SNP’s governing partnership with the Greens on Thursday. This was followed a couple of hours later by the Scottish Conservatives putting forward a motion of no confidence in the first minister. The motion was backed by Scottish Labour, the Scottish Lib Dems and, crucially, the Greens, who just 24 hours earlier were close cabinet colleagues. It leaves Mr Yousaf potentially having to rely on Alex Salmond’s Alba Party, and their one MSP Ash Regan, to survive a no-confidence vote. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Humza Yousaf insists he will not resign as pressure builds

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 no-confidence. The way to win that vote is by writing to party leaders. I intend to fight and to win that vote of no-confidence, I believe I can do that," he said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour says it will back no-confidence motion in SNP

Labour's Rachel Reeves has said voting to bring down the SNP government and forcing an election in Scotland is the right thing to do for the people of Scotland. “We will back the motion of no-confidence in Humza Yousaf, but we've gone further and tabled a motion of no confidence in the whole Scottish government and if Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour are successful with that amendment the government will fall and there will be fresh elections," the shadow chancellor said. It comes as Humza Yousaf is facing confidence votes in himself and his government following his decision to sack the Greens from government. "The chaos and division at the heart of the SNP Is having a real impact on public services and the lives and communities across Scotland and we now have two broken governments - The SNP in Scotland and the Conservatives in Westminster. It is time for fresh elections in Scotland and across the UK," Ms Reeves added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Dubai Floods: Over 18 Lives Lost in Oman as Region Grapples with Heavy Rains | Oneindia News

Heavy rains and flash floods in Oman and the UAE led to at least 18 deaths and widespread travel disruptions. Oman saw tragic losses, including nine schoolchildren and their driver. In the UAE, Dubai's streets were submerged, flights were disrupted, and schools closed, with authorities deploying tanker trucks to address flooding. #Oman #UAE #Dubaifloods #dubai #dubaifloodnewstoday2024 #dubaifloodinglive #dubairain #dubailive #dubaiandomanrain #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.101~

Oman: 13 Lives Lost as Heavy Rains Lash Causing Flash Floods, Vehicles Swept Away | Oneindia News

Heavy rains in Oman trigger devastating flash floods, claiming 13 lives and sweeping away vehicles. Learn more about this tragic event and its impact on the region. #Oman #OmanNews #OmanFloods #OmanFlood #OmanFlashFlood #OmanRain #RaininOman #HaithambinTariqAlSaid #RoyalArmyOman #Oneindia ~HT.178~GR.125~PR.274~