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Whatever the long-term electoral consequences of the ending of the SNP-Greens agreement, Humza Yousaf has at last seized one of the most important elements in politics: the initiative.
Only this week the first minister said he was delighted with his coalition with the Greens. But then …
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policies. First Minister Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party informed the leaders of the much smaller Greens on Thursday that he was terminating the power-sharing agreement. The decision means the SNP no longer has a majority in the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Conservatives said they will put forward a vote of no confidence in the first minister next week. Scotland could be on course for an early electi...
<strong>Editorial:</strong> Humza Yousaf’s position as first minister is in danger, but the problems predate his leadership
The SNP's power-sharing deal with the Scottish Green Party has collapsed, which has led housing bodies to urge the new government to scrap rent controls north of the border. The two parties have ended their coalition, called the Bute House Agreement, leaving the Scottish National Party to form a minority government