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    Yousaf cancels planned speech as he battles for political survival

    by Neil Pooran Apr 26, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Humza Yousaf has cancelled a planned speech as he battles for political survival, with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn saying the First Minister will “come out fighting”.

    Mr Yousaf was due to speak about the labour strategy in an independent Scotland at Strathclyde University on Friday.

    But a source close to the First Minister confirmed the event has been cancelled.

    It comes as the Alba Party MSP whose vote could be crucial to Mr Yousaf’s future has written to the First Minister, setting

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