Humza Yousaf quits: what next for devolution?

Humza Yousaf has resigned as Scotland’s first minister after his decision to scrap the SNP’s coalition deal with the Scottish Greens caused his government to collapse. 

Delivering a statement in Edinburgh, Yousaf said he will continue in the role until his successor as leader of the SNP has been chosen.

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