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Search begins for new first minister of Scotland as Yousaf quits
Humza Yousaf says he decided to quit after a weekend reflecting on what was best for the government, the SNP and for Scotland.
What happens now after Humza Yousaf's resignation?
Watch: The 12 days that ended Humza Yousaf’s time in power
Who might replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader
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Search begins for new first minister of Scotland as Yousaf quits
Humza Yousaf says he decided to quit after a weekend reflecting on what was best for the government, the SNP and for Scotland.
What happens now after Humza Yousaf's resignation?
Watch: The 12 days that ended Humza Yousaf’s time in power
Who might replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader
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Search begins for new first minister of Scotland as Yousaf quits
Humza Yousaf says he decided to quit after a weekend reflecting on what was best for the government, the SNP and for Scotland.
What happens now after Humza Yousaf's resignation?
Watch: The 12 days that ended Humza Yousaf’s time in power
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Search begins for new first minister of Scotland as Yousaf quits
Humza Yousaf says he decided to quit after a weekend reflecting on what was best for the government, the SNP and for Scotland.
What happens now after Humza Yousaf's resignation?
Watch: The 12 days that ended Humza Yousaf’s time in power
Who might replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader
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Humza Yousaf resigns

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