Vote for SNP if you believe in Scottish independence, Humza Yousaf says

Humza Yousaf: ‘Scotland does need SNP MPs to make sure we aren’t ignored.’ Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

Voters who believe in independence must vote for the Scottish National party in the coming general election, Humza Yousaf has said in a direct appeal to wavering supporters.

Earlier this week, in his first major speech of the new year, Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, urged independence supporters to defect from the SNP to “boot the Tories out” of Downing Street.