The dust is beginning to settle on Humza Yousaf’s brief time as First Minister, following his resignation on Monday.
The SNP leader will give way to a new First Minister as soon as one can be selected from within the ranks of the SNP.
While whoever takes up the gauntlet will still have to be voted in by MSPs, the arithmetic of the Scottish Parliament dictates that this will likely be a formality.
This means Scotland will have a second First Minister whose position has not been voted in to the position by the public at large.
The fall of Humza Yousaf — read more:
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Alex Salmond says Greens were voting for Tory motion out of 'pique'
Inside story - The moment Humza Yousaf decided to resign as First Minister
Previously, the SNP have criticised the Conservatives for installing Prime Ministers without holding a general election.
And Scottish Labour have called for an election to take place for Holyrood now the First Leader’s job is soon to be vacant.
Elections to the Scottish Parliament are run on a schedule — with the next due to take place in May 2026.
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