Humza Yousaf Cancels Glasgow Speech Amidst No Confidence Vote Threats from Scottish Greens and Labour
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf cancelled a speech in Glasgow due to speculation about his political future.
Allies stated he would respond strongly after the Scottish Greens indicated they would support a no confidence motion against him at Holyrood, following a challenging day for his leadership.
Scottish Labour submitted a motion of no confidence against the Scottish government, which, if passed, would require the first minister and his ministers to resign.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar expressed his belief that Humza Yousaf's resignation as first minister was imminent, and it would be untenable for the SNP to impose another unelected first minister on Scotland.
Yousaf had unexpectedly announced the termination of the governing partnership signed by Nicola Sturgeon in 2021, and the SNP's Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, had previously spoken to him about the matter.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon is reflective but determined to fight against a vote of no confidence, which is expected to be debated next week.
The Scottish Conservatives tabled the motion, and if successful, Sturgeon's SNP government would lose its majority at Holyrood, making it a potential defeat for her.