Humza Yousaf, the Scottish National Party (SNP) politician, has been in the news recently due to his resignation as the SNP leader and first minister of Scotland. This decision came after a breakdown in powersharing between the SNP and the Scottish Greens, following Yousaf's withdrawal of support for a key climate change target, leading to a backlash in Holyrood. The move has caused turmoil within the party and raised questions about the future leadership of the SNP and Scotland.
Born on April 7, 1985, Humza Yousaf has been a prominent figure in Scottish politics, serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Justice since June 2018 and representing Glasgow Pollok as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) since 2016. Yousaf, a member of the SNP, has faced challenges during his tenure, including criticism for failing to set the agenda on mainstream, election-winning issues. His resignation has sparked debates and speculation about the direction of the SNP and the implications for Scottish politics.
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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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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