Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns
Reuters
April 29, 2024 19:52 MYT
April 29, 2024 19:52 MYT
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a press conference at Bute House where he said he will resign as SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister, in Edinburgh, Britain, April 29, 2024. Andrew Milligan/Pool via REUTERS
LONDON: Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on Monday and said he had ordered a contest be held to select a replacement.
"I've concluded that repairing our relationship across the political divide can only be done with someone else at the helm," Yousaf said at a press conference in Edinburgh.
"I have therefore informed the SNP's national secretary of my intention to stand down as party leader and ask that she commences a leadership contest for my replacement as soon as possible."
He said he would continue as first minister until a successor has been elected.