Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland’s First Minister
Yousaf conceded he had 'underestimated' the backlash from ditching the Bute House deal
Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland’s First Minister on Monday.
As reported, Humza Yousaf, 39, announced he is stepping down as the Scottish National Party (SNP) leader as well in a tearful statement after failing to drum up enough support to survive a confidence vote.
He said the government needed to be led by someone who could bring MSPs together, although he would stay on as interim leader to ensure continuity.
During his resignation speech, he paid an emotional tribute to his family saying: “I am in absolute debt to my wonderful wife, my beautiful children and my wider family for putting up with me over the years.”
Yousaf, who took over from Nicola Sturgeon barely a year ago, also joked: “I’m afraid you’ll be seeing a lot more of me from now, You are truly everything to me.”
The Scottish parliament has 28 days to choose a new first minister.
