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Scottish first minister resigns
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Scotland's first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned.
At a press conference at Bute House, his official residence, Yousaf said that he would remain in the post until a successor is elected.
He said: "After spending the weekend reflecting on what is best for my party, for the government and for the country I lead, I’ve concluded that repairing our relationship across the political divide can only be done with someone else at the helm.
"I have therefore informed the SNP’s national secretary of my intention to stand down as party leader.
"I am in absolute debt to my wonderful wife, my beautiful children and my wider family for putting up with me over the years. I’m afraid you will be seeing a lot more of me from now. You are truly everything to me.”
Yousaf was appointed first minister in March 2023. At 38, he became the youngest person, the first Muslim and first Scottish Asian to serve in the role.
His resignation comes after ending the Scottish National Party's (SNP) agreement with the Green Party last week.
The relationship between the parties was suffered when the Scottish government announced it was abandoning a major environmental target to slash carbon emissions by 75 per cent by 2030.
Yousaf added at the press conference: "I cannot tell you what an honour it is being the first minister of the country I love, the country I’m raising my family in and the only country I will ever call home."
It is not known who will replace him as first minister at this time.
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