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The Know Daily - Tuesday 30 April 2024
🏴 The situation in Scotland explained, pre-loved proves profitable + a pause on fines for ‘fake’ stamps.
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🏴 Humza Yousaf resigned as First Minister on Monday
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🏴 The situation in Scotland, explained
Humza Yousaf yesterday resigned as Scotland’s First Minister and SNP leader.
How did we get here?
Yousaf’s resignation came after the power-sharing agreement between the SNP and the Scottish Greens collapsed earlier this month. This agreement - known as the Bute House agreement - had allowed Yousaf to govern with a majority in the Scottish parliament since becoming First Minister in March 2023.
On 18 April, the Scottish government announced it was dropping a major environmental target - prompting the Greens to arrange a vote on whether to stay part of the Bute House agreement. But before this vote could take place, Yousaf announced on 25 April that he was ending the SNP-Green deal, Channel 4 News explained.
What happened then?
When he announced the end of the Bute House agreement, Yousaf said he would stay on as First Minister and lead a minority government. However, he was facing two no confidence votes, called for by opposition parties.
In a press conference on Monday, Yousaf said while it was “absolutely possible” that he could have survived the confidence votes, he had decided not to continue as First Minister.
I feel so blessed for having the opportunity so few are afforded — the chance to lead my country, and who could ask for a better country to lead than Scotland.
Thank you for all of the kind messages of love & support. I will always strive to serve Scotland in whatever way I can.
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf)
4:49 PM • Apr 29, 2024
What happens now?
The SNP has officially begun the process of choosing a new leader. Former party leader John Swinney and former finance secretary Kate Forbes - who lost out to Yousaf during last year's leadership contest - are two names currently in the frame, although neither have declared their candidacy.
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A new poll claims to have figured out the “ideal” movie length for American audiences - what is it?
A) 92 minutes
B) 102 minutes
C) 122 minutes
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