Mr Yousaf's resignation now paves the way for MSPs to vote on who should take his place, with new SNP leader John Swinney expected to win the Scottish parliament's backing.
Humza Yousaf has formally tendered his resignation as Scotland's first minister to the King. It now paves the way for MSPs to vote on who should take his place, with new SNP leader John Swinney expected to win Holyrood's backing. The vote is expected to take place at the Scottish parliament later on Tuesday.
'And through our actions, an estimated 100,000 children are expected to be kept out of poverty this year. 'From the backbenches of the Scottish parliament, I will continue to champion the rights and the voices of those who are often not heard, be they at home or abroad.' Mr Yousaf was forced to step down after terminating the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens.
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