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How Yousaf resignation could spell end of SNP dominance in Scotland Channel 4 News [Video]

If the SNP can find a candidate who can command the support of enough Members of the Scottish Parliament, there will soon be a third First Minister in just over twelve months – quite a contrast from the seven and nine-year terms served by Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon respectively – both towering figures in the party and more broadly in pursuit of independence for Scotland.

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Stephen Flynn rules himself out of race to replace Humza Yousaf | News [Video]

Stephen Flynn has ruled himself out of the race to replace Humza Yousaf as Scotlands first minister. Mr Yousaf admitted politics can be a brutal business as he announced his resignation just four days after tearing up the powersharing agreement the SNP had with the Scottish Greens. The collapse of that deal had seen him facing two votes of no confidence in the Scottish Parliament. Speaking on Monday evening (29 April), the SNPs Westminster leader ruled himself out of the race to replace Mr Yousaf. I wont be a candidate for leadership, Mr Flynn told The News Agents podcast, before throwing his support behind John Swinney.