Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is determined to face a vote of no confidence after his bold decision to withdraw from a coalition agreement and lead a minority government.
Yousaf, the head of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has been under increasing pressure from his political rivals since terminating a coalition pact with the Greens earlier this week.
Expressing his confidence in winning the no-confidence vote, Yousaf stated in an interview with British broadcaster Sky News that he is prepared for the challenge.
The decision to end the coalition agreement with the Greens came after a disagreement over the elimination of a climate change emissions reduction target last week.
Recognizing the tough road ahead as a minority government, Yousaf emphasized the importance of collaborating with all parliamentary parties for the benefit of Scotland.
However, the move led the opposition Scottish Conservatives to announce their intention to file a vote of no confidence against the first minister, with most other parties, including Yousaf’s former coalition partners, also expressing their opposition.
Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross criticized Yousaf, labeling him as a “failed first minister,” “weak,” and “unfit for office.”
This development adds to the challenges faced by the SNP, which has been dealing with internal conflicts, resignations, fraud allegations, and a decline in public support.
‘Act of cowardice’
Green co-leader Lorna Slater condemned Yousaf’s decision to end the coalition deal as “an act of political cowardice,” accusing the SNP of sacrificing future generations to please regressive forces.
She affirmed that the Green party would not back Yousaf in a no-confidence vote.
Expressing concerns about the government’s commitment to climate and nature, the Scottish Labour Party also expressed its intention to initiate a no-confidence vote.
Source from www.aljazeera.com
