SNP leadership latest: Race begins to replace Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister – BBC News

April 30, 2024

Summary

The race to find Scotland’s next first minister and SNP leader has begun, after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation yesterday
Yousaf says he “underestimated” the hurt caused by his decision to scrap the SNP’s power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens – a move that prompted two no-confidence votes
He will remain as first minister until his successor is chosen, as was the case when his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon stepped down last year
Former deputy first minister John Swinney says he’s considering running as the next leader, having received the backing of several senior SNP figures
Kate Forbes, who Yousaf narrowly defeated in a fractious leadership race just over a year ago, was also spoken of as a contender
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