The Latest Breaking News from Humza Yousaf

Swinney in line to become Scottish first minister after Forbes steps aside

Former SNP leader now likely to return to the role without a contest and take control of government next week

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

The SNP failed as an activist party. If it becomes a competent governing force, it may have a chance

Whoever wins must stop acting like the leader of an independent nation that does not yet exist, and start leading the real Scotland, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

Scottish government survives confidence vote after Hamza Yousaf quits

The Scottish National Party expected to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024

I hope Naomi Klein’s words spur calls for a Gaza ceasefire and justice for Palestinians

Brief letters: A path forward through Judaism | Pedro Sánchez and Humza Yousaf | Tinned fish | Curator stereotypes | Dodecahedron mystery

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024

Tuesday briefing: How it all went wrong for Humza Yousaf – and where the SNP goes now

In today’s newsletter: Scotland’s First Minister resigned on Monday after collapsing a power-sharing agreement. What next for Holyrood and the ruling party?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024

The Guardian view on Humza Yousaf’s resignation: miscalculation leads to crisis

Editorial: A failed act of brinkmanship has led to more self-inflicted drama for the SNP, as it struggles to emerge from a tumultuous period

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024

Humza Yousaf’s clumsiness meant he had to jump – but Westminster also gave him a push

The SNP leader badly miscalculated his support. But London’s meddling in Scottish politics played its part, says writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024

Tell us: what are your views on the current political situation in Scotland?

We’re interested to hear how people feel about Humza Yousaf’s resignation Scotland’s political situation generally, and what they hope will happen next

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024

Scottish Greens will not back down in Humza Yousaf row, co-leader says

Lorna Slater says she cannot imagine anything that would change party’s position after ‘spectacular breach of trust’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024

SNP split from Greens boosts Keir Starmer’s election chances, say Labour insiders

As first minister Humza Yousaf fights to stay in power, sources believe fallout from defunct coalition could help Labour win seats at general election

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2024