After the break with the Greens, his minority partners in the government, his intention was to remain in office and govern as a minority, hoping to find an agreement, but that has proven “impossible.”
The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousafannounced his resignation this Monday after the failure of the coalition agreement between the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Green Party, despite the fact that his initial intention was to remain in office and govern as a minority.
Scotland’s fragile political balance was finally shattered on Thursday when the Greens announced they would no longer be minority partners in government. Adding to the disagreements over policies regarding gender self-determination was the government’s revision of targets to reduce emissions of polluting gases.
The SNP was forced to govern as a minority, a challenge Yousaf himself showed himself prepared to take on Friday when he assured that he would not resign and face a vote of no confidence promoted by the Conservatives and which he has already had achieved. the support of others, including the Greens.
Three days later, he argued to the media that he wanted to continue because he understood it was “the right thing to do”, hoping to find a “less formal agreement” with his former partners, which proved impossible. .
Understand that in order to “fix” relationships, it is necessary for someone else to take charge, even if the resignation will not be immediate. For example, he explained that he has already informed the SNP leadership of his wish to leave office so that a primary process can begin, but that he will remain as Prime Minister until the process is completed “to ensure a orderly transition’.
“I have had the honor of being part of the government for almost twelve years, in different positions,” Yousaf emphasized, “proud” of the policy pursued.
The resignation now leaves the future of a Scotland that would not hold elections until 2026 up in the air. Yousaf, who took office just over a year ago after Nicola Sturgeon’s abrupt resignation, said on Friday he wanted leadership. the SNP at the next election.
Source: EITB
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