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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf Resigns: Chaos, Controversy, and Coalition Collapse

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Chaos erupts in Scottish politics as Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister amid scandals and no-confidence votes. Who will step up as the new SNP leader? Find out here!

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation, sparking chaos and controversy in the political landscape. Yousaf, who faced a no-confidence vote and scandals surrounding campaign finance and transgender issues, decided to step down while remaining as first minister until a successor is elected.

The recent collapse of the ruling coalition between the SNP and the Scottish Greens further escalated tensions, leading to multiple no-confidence votes against Yousaf. Amid the turmoil, speculations arise about who will succeed Yousaf as the leader of the Scottish National Party.

One potential candidate emerging as a favorite is former SNP leader, John Swinney, who may stand as a unity candidate in the upcoming leadership election. As the country braces for general elections later this year, the sudden resignation of Yousaf has thrown Scottish politics into disarray.

In the midst of uncertainties and political upheaval, the spotlight now turns to the contenders vying for the role of SNP leader. With Yousaf's departure, the stage is set for a new chapter in Scottish politics, leaving many wondering about the future direction of the nation and the challenges that lie ahead.

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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns, setting stage for ... (ABC News)

Humza Yousaf resigns as leader of the Scottish National Party but says he will continue to act as first minister until a successor is elected.

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Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns amid fallout over ... (BusinessDay.com.au)

Humza Yousaf, who was facing a no-confidence vote, had also been weakened in recent months by a campaign finance scandal and divisions over transgender ...

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Scotland's leader Humza Yousaf resigns after a year in power ... (CNN)

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned barely a year into the role after the collapse of his coalition government, a humbling and chaotic ...

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Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland's first minister (Aljazeera.com)

The move comes shortly after Yousaf ended the ruling coalition between the SNP and the Scottish Greens. That triggered two no-confidence votes put forward by ...

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Humza Yousaf to resign as Scotland's first minister (BBC News)

The BBC understands the SNP leader is to step down days after ending an agreement with the Scottish Greens.

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John Swinney favourite to become Scotland's first minister after ... (The Guardian)

Former SNP leader may stand as unity candidate following Yousaf's resignation after one year in post.

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Scotland leader Humza Yousaf resigns in latest setback for ... (The Washington Post)

LONDON — The leader of Scotland, First Minister Humza Yousaf, abruptly resigned Monday, roiling Scottish politics before general elections later this year.

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Who is in the running to replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader? (The Guardian)

As the Scottish National party leader announces his resignation, we look at likely successors.

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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns after amid weakened ... (PBS NewsHour)

With no prospect of victory, Yousaf on Monday quit rather than face defeat later this week when Scottish lawmakers were scheduled to vote on motions of no ...

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Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister (BBC News)

He made the decision after spending the weekend reflecting on what was best for the SNP, the government and Scotland. Mr Yousaf concluded that someone else ...

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Humza Yousaf inherited a deeply fractured SNP – as will his ... (The Guardian)

Previous contest exposed splits on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and green policy that next leader must tackle.

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Humza Yousaf, Scotland's departing first minister, and the art of the ... (The Conversation UK)

The departure speeches of government leaders are of course as varied as the reasons for which they are given. But there are consistencies across the genre, too.

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Humza Yousaf's unravelling tenure shows how short and brutish ... (The Guardian)

Scotland's first minister and SNP leader's demise shows Westminster does not have the monopoly on chaos and ineptitude.

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Humza Yousaf quits as first minister of Scotland: what happens now? (The Guardian)

SNP and Scottish government go through second leadership crisis in less than 18 months.

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SNP looks to unity candidate after Humza Yousaf quits as first minister (The Guardian)

Humza Yousaf has quit as Scotland's first minister to clear the way for a new leader capable of giving the Scottish National party stability after a series ...

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