Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf resigns as support crumbles

Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as First Minister of Scotland and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.
Speaking at a press conference at Edinburgh’s Bute House, the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland, Yousaf claimed he could have won the confidence votes he was facing, but said: “I am not willing to trade my values and principles, or do deals with whomever, simply for retaining power.”
He said he after a weekend of reflection, he'd concluded that "repairing a relationship across the political divide can only be done with someone else at the helm".
The politician, who has been leader for just 13 months, will remain in post until a successor is appointed. He said he has asked the party to begin the process of a leadership election.
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[@vickyingramnymann8543]

Nichola Sturgeon was never going to recommend someone good for the job . She made such a mess she found the only person in Scotland worse than herself.

[@helen677]

The White, white, white speech was his undoing.

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

Good PM Hamza yousaf for passing hate crime law very positive step

[@OutlawedSpank]

So glad you have a video just simply explaining the topic rather than the lazy text on image, videos that have been popping up

[@princerupert6161]

Delighted he's gone.. Best thing for Scotlands home govenment.

[@stephfoxwell4620]

Incompetence

[@christinasutherland3604]

Sarwar in the Labour Party made a White Speech too

[@britishpatriot7386]

They will all be forced out now one by one.

[@auldflyer]

This is the best thing that has happened to Scotland since the 1707 Act of Union a really great day for all true Scot's

[@user-jm7dp9vf3h]

Looks like if off to Rwander

[@britishpatriot7386]

And many thousands to follow

[@alanfrost4661]

Divercity failure

[@blackislepeas]

He HAS NOT QUIT AS FIRST MINISTER only as leader of the SNP - 'cmon I know you don't think about Scotland too often, but you could at least try to get your facts right - as bad as the BBC.

[@geraldgooding9790]

RISHI YOU'RE NEXT TO GI GOOD BYE 😮