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The BBC, The Times and other outlets said the Scottish National Party (SNP) leader was on the verge of quitting as head of the devolved administration after just over a year in office.

Yousaf has been facing growing calls to resign since ending SNP's deal with Greens

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on Monday, triggering a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to avoid early elections.

Yousaf was facing two confidence votes in the coming days following his axing of the governing partnership with the Scottish Greens

Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland's first minister on Monday, before he was due to face two confidence votes this week sparked by his ditching of junior coalition partners in a row over climate policy.

There are several groups now involved in a battle to take control of the SNP.

Humza Yousaf has realised the numbers don't add up and has concluded it's better to resign than lose.

Scotlands first minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation Monday ahead of two confidence votes this week sparked by his ditching of junior coalition partners in a row over climate policy.

The SNP leader has left his role following the breakdown in powersharing between the SNP and Scottish Greens