Scotland's first minister to cancel event as he fights for his future

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Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf is to cancel a speech he was due to deliver on independence in Glasgow this lunchtime, Sky News understands.

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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.

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Humza Yousaf

First Minister of Scotland since 2023

Humza Yousaf formally resigns as Scotland's first minister with letter to King

Humza Yousaf has formally tendered his resignation as Scotland's first minister to the King.

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Nominations close for SNP leadership race with John Swinney set to become Scottish first minister

Nominations to become the new SNP leader have closed - with John Swinney set to succeed Humza Yousaf.

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Kate Forbes backs Swinney’s SNP leadership bid 00:24

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Scotland

Country within the United Kingdom

Scotland lose final & will face England in T20 World Cup

Scotland will face England at this autumn’s Women’s T20 World Cup as they lose against Sri Lanka in the final of the ICC qualifier.

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Pubs can extend opening hours if England or Scotland reach Euro 2024 semi-finals

Pubs will be able to extend their opening hours to 1am if England or Scotland make it to the Euro-2024 semi finals this summer.

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Glasgow

Largest city in Scotland

Singer who replaced Olly Murs at Take That concert thought offer was a 'joke'

A Scottish singer plucked from obscurity at the last minute to replace Olly Murs as the opening act for Take That in Glasgow has told Sky News he thought the..

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Flight nightmare forces Olly Murs to cancel gig with Take That

Olly Murs has apologised for cancelling a performance in Glasgow at the last minute.

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Speed limit on almost 4,000 city streets to be cut to 20mph

Almost 4,000 streets across Glasgow are set to have the speed limit lowered from 30mph to 20mph.

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What to watch for on potentially pivotal night in SWPL

SWPL leaders Celtic host reigning champions Glasgow City as title hopefuls Rangers seek revenge against Heart of Midlothian on Wednesday.

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What to watch for in a potentially pivotal night of SWPL

SWPL leaders Celtic host reigning champions Glasgow City while title hopefuls Rangers seek revenge against Heart of Midlothian live on BBC Alba on Wednesday.

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