Scotland's first minister quits rather than face no confidence vote
After torpedoing a relationship with the Greens and alienating his party, Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf was due to face a vote of no-confidence later this week – but instead pre-emptively quit Parliament.
Someone else at the "helm" would be a better fit as first minister, he said.
John Swinney has officially been sworn in as Scotland’s 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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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 power-sharing..
Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf is battling for his political survival after a chaotic 24 hours which saw him end the SNP’s governing partnership with the Greens on Thursday. This was..
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