Humza Yousaf announced his resignation after just over a year in the role. 

'A re-set, yet again': Scottish business reacts as First Minster resigns

Mr Yousaf had been facing no confidence votes at Holyrood - but on Monday announced instead that he would be stepping down as first minister.

Hunt begins for new first minister after Yousaf resigns

On Monday, the SNP leader confirmed he would step down from his post, triggering a party leadership election.

Who could succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?

The 39-year-old was facing two votes of confidence following the collapse of the SNP's powersharing deal with the Scottish Greens last week.

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland's first minister

Humza Yousaf has announced he is stepping down as first minister for Scotland after a year in office, but what happens next?

As Humza Yousaf quits as first minister for Scotland: What happens next?

After just over one year in the role, Mr Yousaf stepped down as Scotland's First Minister on Monday.

Humza Yousaf: Politician who was tipped for the top from the start of his career

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a press conference at Bute House, Edinburgh, after the First Minister terminated the Bute House agreement with immediate effect. Picture date: Thursday April 25, 2024.



The First Minister of Scotland has invited leaders of other parties to his home to discuss how they can work with his minority government.

Humza Yousaf seeks 'common ground' with opponents ahead of no confidence vote

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to the media during a visit to the Hillcrest Homes housing development in Dundee, to make an announcement about investment in affordable housing. Mr Yousaf cancelled a planned speech earlier in the day as he battles for political survival, with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn saying the First Minister will "come out fighting". Picture date: Friday April 26, 2024.

The first minister has said he has no intention to resign and believes he can persuade the Scottish Greens to reconsider a no confidence vote.

'I intend to fight', Humza Yousaf tells ITV News as he faces no confidence vote

If everyone takes part in the vote Mr Yousaf would need at least 64 of the 129 MSPs to vote for him.

What happens next as Yousaf faces no-confidence vote at Holyrood?

Police officers have been the victims of almost a quarter of reports under Scotland’s new hate crime law, the First Minister said.

Humza Yousaf says police were victims in almost a quarter of hate crime reports

The Scottish first minister has furiously denied the claims a donation to UNWRA was related to his family’s situation in Gaza.

Humza Yousaf condemns 'Islamophobic pile-on' in row over Gaza aid

Humza Yousaf Representing Border image JC 10.01.24

It's been a turbulent year for the SNP, from the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon to the investigation into the party's finances. 

SNP First Minister Humza Yousaf talks independence, tax and Alex Salmond

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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have released their Christmas messages for 2023.

The messages for 'hope and peace' from the political leaders come ahead of an election year.

Christmas offers 'time of hope', Sunak and Starmer say

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison was forced to release a timeline of events on Wednesday.

Yousaf rejects accusations of misleading Holyrood over covid WhatsApp messages

Mr Yousaf shared a family photo on X, formerly Twitter, which included his wife Nadia, and her parents, Elizabeth and Maged El-Nakla.

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