An emotional Humza Yousaf said his heart would “forever belong to Scotland” as he told how leading his country had given him the opportunity to defy “racist bigots”. The departing First Minister of Scotland said it had been “an honour and privilege” to hold the top job in Scottish politics. As both the youngest person […]
Humza Yousaf is expected to formally tender his resignation as Scotland’s first minister on Tuesday. The outgoing first minister will make a a final speech to MSPs this afternoon, with this paving the way for Holyrood to vote on who should take his place. John Swinney, who was installed unopposed as the new SNP leader […]
The two MSPs thought to be in the running to replace Humza Yousaf held private talks on Tuesday, it has emerged. John Swinney and Kate Forbes have both received support from senior members of the SNP since first minister Humza Yousaf announced on Monday he would step down. But with some in the party seemingly […]
Humza Yousaf has urged his party to judge candidates to replace him on their policies instead of their religious beliefs. In his first interview since he announced his intention to resign as First Minister, Mr Yousaf called for unity within the SNP. Former deputy first minister John Swinney and ex-finance secretary Kate Forbes are front-runners […]
Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of forthcoming confidence votes. Mr Yousaf had been battling for his political survival after terminating the powersharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens on Thursday. He was facing a vote of no confidence, tabled by the Scottish Conservatives, while Scottish Labour had tabled […]
Humza Yousaf is to make a statement as he is expected to resign as First Minister of Scotland. He is holding a press conference at Bute House, his official residence in Edinburgh at noon. He is expected to announce he is standing down from the post, the PA news agency understands. It comes as he […]
Humza Yousaf is reportedly considering quitting as First Minister of Scotland. Sources close to Mr Yousaf have indicated he could give up his role but a final decision has not yet been taken, according to outlets including the BBC and The Times. A source told the BBC on Sunday night that “the clock has been […]
A Scottish Green Party MSP has broken down in tears on BBC Radio Scotland following the Scottish First Minister’s decision to end the Bute House Agreement. Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland, spoke on the 5.10pm BBC Scotland Drivetime Radio show on Friday with host John Beattie, where she said Humza Yousaf’s reason to end […]
Humza Yousaf has reaffirmed Scotland’s “steadfast support” of Ukraine ahead of a service in Edinburgh, two years on since Russia’s invasion. The first minister will deliver a reading at Edinburgh Castle and lay a wreath alongside Andrii Kuslii from Edinburgh’s Ukrainian consulate. The service will also be attended by other political and civic leaders and […]