Humza Yousaf is facing the biggest crisis of his leadership after the First Minister axed his party’s power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens. Since that decision on Thursday morning, events have spiralled in a way that few in the SNP believe Yousaf was prepared for. The SNP leader has this morning cancelled a speech he was due to give at Strathclyde University on independence. It comes as reports swirl that he is considering his position.
An imminent election is still only a remote prospect
As things stand, Yousaf is due to face a vote of no confidence in his leadership next week. In a blow to his standing last night, the Scottish Greens suggested they would team up with Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats to vote against him in the Scottish Parliament. That means Yousaf has to win over the Alba party – and specifically his critic and one time rival Ash Regan, who he beat in the leadership contest.
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