Humza Yousaf says toxic leadership contest would harm SNP and independence movement
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 () Outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf has told Sky News the SNP and independence movement would be harmed by a toxic leadership contest.
John Swinney has officially been sworn in as Scotlandβs new First Minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
It comes after the Perthshire North MSP - who has previously served as finance secretary, education secretary and deputy first minister for the Scottish government- was elected SNP leader unopposed on following the resignation of Humza Yousaf. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Swinney has been elected as Scotland's seventh first minister after becoming the new SNP leader following the formal resignation of Humza Yousaf on Tuesday. He is expected to be sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Humza Yousaf has signed a letter to the King tendering his resignation as Scotland's first minister. It comes as John Swinney was elected as the SNP's new leader. Mr Swinney, 60, is expected to become first minister later today. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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