HUMZA Yousaf is preparing to step down as SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland, according to reports ...
The news comes with Yousaf facing two no-confidence motions in the Scottish parliament, one in his leadership tabled by the Scottish Conservatives and another in his entire government tabled by ScottishIt cited a source close to the First Minister as saying: “Humza knows what’s best for the country and the party. He is first party activist and a party man, and that’s why he knows it’s time for someone else.
Both have reportedly been on manoeuvres, calling SNP parliamentarians with an eye to count on their support should a leadership contest take place.Regan later defected to Alba, and now sits as their only MSP. However, reports said that a deal with Alba, in any form, would not have been popular with the majority of SNP members, making it a very difficult proposition for Yousaf.We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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