- Pakistani-origin Hamza Yousaf, who took over as Scotland’s first Muslim First Minister, resigned.
- Hamza has also left the post of Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.
- Yousaf’s leadership has come under criticism after the collapse of the SNP’s coalition with the Scottish Greens, leading to two motions of no confidence from opposition parties this weekend.
- In 2023, the SNP had faced many challenges, including a funding scandal and the departure of former leader Nicola Sturgeon.
- The Scottish Parliament has 28 days to nominate a replacement otherwise an election will be called.
