SNP and Scottish government goes through second leadership crisis in less than 18 months
Humza Yousaf has announced that he is stepping down as Scotland’s first minister, just over a year after he was elected.The SNP is facing its second shock leadership crisis in less than 18 months, after 20 years of stability and seamless transitions.
Yousaf said he had asked the SNP’s national secretary to commence a leadership election “as soon as possible”.
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