Yousaf: ‘Poor Choice’ for Greens to Back No Confidence Motion in Me

Published on April 27, 2024

Humza Yousaf has said it would be a “poor choice” for the Scottish Greens to back the motion of no confidence in him, after writing to the leaders of Scotland’s political parties to seek “common ground.” It comes as the Alba Party, whose sole MSP Ash Regan could hold a vote crucial to Mr. Yousaf’s future, were holding an emergency meeting to discuss the way forward. The First Minister is attempting to build bridges with the other political leaders at Holyrood, inviting them to talks at his official residence. He hopes to hold separate meetings with each group at Bute House in Edinburgh to discuss how they can “contribute constructively,” while acknowledging that there are “strong feelings” about the upcoming confidence votes....