Herald Poll: Should Humza Yousaf stand down following Bute House collapse?

Jody Harrison

26 April 2024 at 4:57 am·1-min read

Humza Yousaf <i>(Image: PA)</i> — Humza Yousaf *(Image: PA)*

Humza Yousaf is battling to save his position as First Minister after his former allies in the Scottish Greens vowed to vote against him in a motion of no confidence.

The SNP leader dramatically brought the powersharing deal with the Greens to an end but now faces a backlash which could cost him his job.

Allies of Mr Yousaf insisted he was “coming out fighting” in the face of a concerted effort by opponents to oust him.

But The Scottish Greens have said they will back a no-confidence motion proposed by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, leaving Mr Yousaf facing a knife-edge vote at Holyrood next week.

We want to know — is it time for Humza Yousaf to stand down as First Minister after the collapse of the SNP/Green political pact?

Vote now in our online poll:

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Humza Yousaf cancels lunchtime independence speech amid leadership crisis

Stephen Flynn won't stand to be SNP leader if FM resigns

Alba’s Ash Regan writes to Yousaf with demands in exchange for vote

A source close to the First Minister said Mr Yousaf was “absolutely not” considering his position following the chaotic events of Thursday.

His decision to end the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens was branded an act of “political cowardice” by the smaller pro-independence party.

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