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Humza Yousaf in peril as Greens say they will back no confidence motion

Former coalition partners’ decision brings Scottish first minister to brink of losing vote, which could make his position untenable

What was the SNP and Greens’ deal and what happens now it has ended?

Humza Yousaf could be forced to quit as Scotland’s first minister next week after the Scottish Greens announced they would back a Conservative motion of no confidence against the man who “betrayed” the Greens by unilaterally ending a coalition deal.

Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Greens’ co-leader, said the party was furious that Yousaf had suddenly torn up the Bute House agreement, under which the Greens had shared power with the Scottish National party (SNP) for nearly three years.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Former coalition partners’ decision brings Scottish first minister to brink of losing vote, which could make his position untenableWhat was the SNP and Greens’ deal and what happens now it has ended? Humza Yousaf could be forced to quit as Scotland’s first minister next week after the Scottish Greens announced they would back a Conservative motion of no confidence against the man who “betrayed” the Greens by unilaterally ending a coalition deal.Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Greens’ co-leader, said the party was furious that Yousaf had suddenly torn up the Bute House agreement, under which the Greens had shared power with the Scottish National party (SNP) for nearly three years. Continue reading…