Scottish Government Faces Imminent Vote of No Confidence: Humza Yousaf's Resignation May Not Save SNP from Ouster
The Scottish government is facing a vote of no confidence at Holyrood, which could result in all ministers resigning if passed.
The motion was initiated by Labour following First Minister Humza Yousaf's decision to scrap the power-sharing agreement with the Greens at Bute House last week.
Mr. Yousaf announced his resignation on Monday, but the Greens called for the vote to be withdrawn.
The vote is unlikely to pass without Green support, and Mr. Yousaf is expected to defend his government's record during the debate on Wednesday.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announced that his party would still move forward with a motion of no confidence in the SNP government, despite the resignation of Transport Secretary Michael Matheson (Mr Yousaf).
Sarwar expressed doubts about the SNP's ability to provide stable and competent government.
Last week, Labour and the Conservatives tabled motions of no confidence in the first minister following the collapse of the power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens.
The Greens had indicated they would support a Conservative no-confidence motion against Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf, which could have left him relying on an ex-SNP minister and Alba's sole MSP for survival.
However, the Conservatives withdrew their proposal, stating that their goal of removing Yousaf had been achieved.
A no-confidence vote is a formal expression from a decision-making body regarding the fitness of officers or leaders to continue in office.