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‘Poor choice’ for Greens to back no confidence motion in me – Yousaf

Source: PA Wire

Humza Yousaf has said it would be a “poor choice” for the Scottish Greens to back the motion of no confidence in him, after writing to the leaders of Scotland’s political parties to seek “common ground”.

It comes as the Alba Party, whose sole MSP Ash Regan could hold a vote crucial to Mr Yousaf’s future, were holding an emergency meeting to discuss the way forward.

The First Minister is attempting to build bridges with the other political leaders at Holyrood, inviting them to talks at his official residence.

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