If the crisis can’t be resolved, an early Scottish Parliament election could be on cards
In Westminster, MPs have been sent into a spin by rumours that Rishi Sunak could call a summer election as early as Monday
Yousaf could face a confidence vote in his leadership as early as Wednesday, and even a confidence vote in his government. Only the second would be binding – meaning that if he lost his government would collapse. But even losing the first ballot would be damning and lead to fresh speculation about his ability to fight on.Yousaf could still save himself, however. The MSP for Glasgow Pollok insists that he will not go quietly – even if the men in grey kilts come knocking.
If the election dates switch, then the plan may have to as well. But whether Yousaf stays or goes, recent events are likely to send ripples that will be felt in a general election., it has felt in many ways like a poisoned chalice. A Sturgeon loyalist, Yousaf was the continuity choice and it was this that helped to get him across the line.
On top of this, Yousaf, 39, has struggled with the weight of office. His Government’s hate-speech law has led to a backlash, and claims of incompetence and his decision to drop climate emissions targets after they were deemed unachievable has led to a lurch to the left and prompted the end of the relationship with the Greens.
This is why focusing on Scotland – with key candidates such as the former Labour minister Douglas Alexander returning – has been a key task for Starmer’s senior aide, Morgan McSweeney. In an effort bid to win as many seats as possible, the election team is precisely assigning funding to the most in-need seats in an attempt to boost the party’s fortunes.
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