Can Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?

Can Humza Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?

Apr 25, 2024 by BBC News - Scotland

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  • Image source, Jeff J Mitchell Image caption, The Scottish Greens will vote against Mr Yousaf next week Mr Harvie and Ms Slater confirmed that they would vote against Mr Yousaf in a confidence motion at Holyrood, accusing him of caving in to right-wing elements in the SNP.
  • For the person who is likely to hold the casting vote when MSPs vote on his future is none other than his former SNP leadership rival, Ash Regan, who resigned as a minister in Ms Sturgeon's government in protest at attempts to make it easier to legally change gender.
  • Image source, PA Media Image caption, Alba MSP Ash Regan could now determine the first minister's fate Ms Regan, who is now a member of Alex Salmond's Alba Party, was sipping lemonade at the parliamentary bar as the drama unfolded, smiling from ear to ear.
  • Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Ms Regan confirmed that she had written to the first minister to ask about "how he will defend the rights of women and children," as well as seeking detail about how Mr Yousaf planned to advance the cause of independence and make "a return to competent government."

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