Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf considers quitting
6 months ago
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Summary
- Humza Yousaf is considering quitting as Scotland's first minister, BBC News understands
- A source close to the SNP leader says resignation was now an option, but no final decision had been made
- Yousaf faces two confidence votes this week - one in him and the other in his government
- They come after he abruptly ended the SNP's power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens last week
- He needs the support of at least one member of the opposition at Holyrood to survive the vote
- His best option is Ash Regan, who defected from the SNP to Alba, but this is looking unlikely
- If he loses the government vote, MSPs have 28 days to choose a new leader before an election is triggered
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