Humza Yousaf, the former SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland, has been in the news recently due to his resignation following a breakdown in powersharing with the Scottish Greens. This decision came after he pulled support for the SNP's power-sharing agreement with the Greens over a climate change target issue, leading to significant backlash in Holyrood. Yousaf's resignation has sparked debates and speculation within the SNP about finding a new leader to steer the party and Scotland forward.
Humza Yousaf, born on April 7, 1985, is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who has been a prominent figure in Scottish politics. He served as Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Pollok. Yousaf previously held the position of Deputy First Minister under Nicola Sturgeon. His tenure as First Minister was marked by challenges, including the breakdown in powersharing with the Scottish Greens and the subsequent decision to resign from his leadership role. Yousaf's political career has been characterized by his involvement in key issues facing Scotland, such as independence and climate change.
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Veteran SNP activist Graeme McCormick had threatened to derail John Swinney’s bid – but ultimately agreed to support the former deputy first minister’s bid
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Swinney takes office amid bitter divisions within the SNP on everything from Scottish independence to gender.
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He served as Deputy First Minister under Nicola Sturgeon, and will now be returning for the top job.
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Former Deputy First Minister John Swinney was the only person to officially put themselves forward to succeed Humza Yousaf for the top job in Scottish politics
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Experts believe that the council results this week suggest there will be a hung parliament after a general election
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Swinney becomes the clear frontrunner as a potential opponent says she will not run.
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The search is currently on to find a new leader for the SNP and Scotland following Humza Yousaf's resignation.
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The debate and vote on Wednesday comes just two days after Humza Yousaf announced he was stepping down as SNP leader and first minister of Scotland.
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Parliament debates assisted dying after more than 200,000 signed a petition backing a law change.
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After days of turmoil – and months of challenging polls – SNP members will be hoping he is the man to steady the ship.
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The SNP leader has left his role following the breakdown in powersharing between the SNP and Scottish Greens
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Watch live as Humza Yousaf, the SNP Scottish first minister speaks live amid preparations ‘to resign’ on Monday (29 April).
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Scotland's leader has been under pressure to quit after he pulled support for the SNP's power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens after he ditched a key climate change target.
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Alex Salmond is said to want a deal to maximise pro-independence MPs and MSPs in return for support in a no confidence vote.
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It comes after a surprise announcement from the SNP leader to cut ties with the Green Party led to a huge backlash in Holyrood.
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The first minister has torn up one of the most significant elements of Nicola Sturgeon's legacy.
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The SNP’s power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens was leading them towards electoral hell, argues Fergus Ewing, who was disciplined by the SNP for failing to support a Scottish Green minister
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A year after becoming First Minister, Humza Yousaf has failed to set the agenda on mainstream, election-winning issues
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The deal was reached back in 2021 after the SNP under ex-leader Nicola Sturgeon missed out on an outright majority at the Holyrood elections
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The party is set to vote on whether to continue the Bute House Agreement with the SNP.