Humza Yousaf considering 'calling it quits' as Scotland's first minister as early as today

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Humza Yousaf is considering resigning as Scotland's first minister as early as today, Sky News understands.

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 00:37

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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.

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