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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf announces resignation as Scotland's leader

Mr Yousaf made the announcement following the collapse of the Bute House Agreement last week

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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced he will be stepping down from the position once a new leader has been found
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Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced he will be stepping down from the position once a new leader has been found

Humza Yousaf has confirmed he will be resigning as First Minister of Scotland after 'underestimating' the level of hurt caused by the end of the Bute House Agreement. Following the collapse of the power-sharing...

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