Humza Yousaf steps down from his role as Scotland's First Minister.


Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned amidst a funding scandal and political turmoil within the Scottish National Party. Yousaf's decision to end a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Green Party led to his isolation and facing motions of no confidence. His resignation comes after just over a year in office, following the departure of former leader Nicola Sturgeon. The SNP now has 28 days to choose a successor. Yousaf's struggles as leader were compounded by a funding scandal and the diminishing prospects for a new referendum on Scottish independence. The SNP's troubles have provided an opportunity for the Labour Party's resurgence in Scottish politics. Yousaf's resignation was largely self-inflicted, stemming from his handling of the power-sharing agreement with the Greens. The tensions between the parties over policy decisions ultimately led to Yousaf's downfall. His failure to secure new support highlighted the fractious nature of Scottish politics, and his potential alliances with other parties were fraught with complications.



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