The SNP leader has written to the other parties in an attempt to build bridges and establish how they can work with his minority government.
The Alba Party MSP whose vote could be crucial to Humza Yousaf’s future says it is time to “build relationships” but the price of her support will be higher as the First Minister “dithers”.
Mr Yousaf’s spokesperson has dismissed as “fantasy” the idea the First Minister would agree an electoral pact with the Alba Party to gain its support ahead of the no-confidence votes. “The Green Party’s malign influence over these last three years damaged confidence and I welcome their consignment to the back benches.
Mr Yousaf also wrote a column for the Sunday Mail, saying he expected his party would continue to work with the Greens on an issue-by-issue basis.“The priorities and commitments I set out when I became First Minister are unchanged.“The SNP have a vision for a better Scotland – and we will work with whoever is willing to help us achieve it.”
The First Minister has written to the leaders of Scotland’s political parties to seek “common ground”.
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