Scottish Greens will vote to oust first minister

Scottish Greens will vote to oust first minister

Apr 25, 2024 by BBC News - Scotland

Key Facts

  • Media caption, Patrick Harvie says Humza Yousaf's decision to end the power-sharing agreement has 'consequences' The Scottish Greens have said they will vote against First Minister and SNP leader Humza Yousaf when he faces a motion of no-confidence.
  • "I have written to the first minister today with a number of issues that I've raised with him, on progress made towards independence, on how he will defend the rights of women and children, and a return to competent government," she said.
  • At a press conference later in Bute House, Mr Yousaf said he had thanked his former colleagues for their contribution to the Scottish government and made it clear the SNP intended to work with the Greens "where we can" and "in the national interest".
  • Asked whether the party would be as co-operative with the government over negotiating the next Holyrood budget, he replied: "Do you think the current government will still be in place for the next budget?" 'FAILED FIRST MINISTER' The Scottish Conservatives announced the no-confidence motion during First Minister's Questions with their leader, Douglas Ross, branding Mr Yousaf "weak" and a "failed first minister".

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