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the scottish greens are out of power now.be addressed by the first minister. there are questions over whether he will be continuing as snp leader. i have spoken to one senior figure in the party, who pointed out that humza yousaf had stood on a platform during the snp leadership contest of continuing with the bute house agreement and he described it as a gold—plated agreement with them that was worth its weight in gold. so by implication, now that that deal with the greens is over, whether he will be continuing as leader is a matter of interest in scotland. how be continuing as leader is a matter of interest in scotland.— of interest in scotland. how would that work? — of interest in scotland. how would that work? if _ of interest in scotland. how would that work? if his _ of interest in scotland. how would that work? if his leadership - of interest in scotland. how would that work? if his leadership is - of interest in scotland. how would that work? if his leadership is in i that work? if his leadership is in question, what
the scottish greens are out of power now.be addressed by the first minister. there are questions over whether he will be continuing as snp leader. i have spoken to one senior figure in the party, who pointed out that humza yousaf had stood on a platform during the snp leadership contest of continuing with the bute house agreement and he described it as a gold—plated agreement with them that was worth its weight in gold. so by implication, now that that deal with the greens is over, whether he...
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scottish greens.rtunity for other parties to look at humza yousafs time as first minister and decide whether or not he's fit to govern? and i certainly don't believe that he has. >> how does this whole situation work now? because humza yousaf will be trying to build coalitions and frankly, i find it very hard to sort of think how these coalitions will work, issue by issue, vote by vote. can you imagine any unionists wanting to work with him? >> well, again, you know, that's for political parties on a case by case issue. but the way that the snp has run this government, this parliamentary term, it certainly hasn't been to extend the hand of friendship to unionist parties. and every single time the scottish conservatives have put forward something positive and i can say, you know , just off the top say, you know, just off the top of my head, douglas ross's right to recovery bill, that would look at getting better support for people who are living with addictions. that has just never been a priority for
scottish greens.rtunity for other parties to look at humza yousafs time as first minister and decide whether or not he's fit to govern? and i certainly don't believe that he has. >> how does this whole situation work now? because humza yousaf will be trying to build coalitions and frankly, i find it very hard to sort of think how these coalitions will work, issue by issue, vote by vote. can you imagine any unionists wanting to work with him? >> well, again, you know, that's for...
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it power-sharing deal with the scottish greens.— scottish greens.t interest of _ scottish greens. it is in the best interest of the - scottish greens. it is in the best interest of the people | scottish greens. it is in the i best interest of the people of scotland to pursue a different arrangement. the scotland to pursue a different arrangement.— arrangement. the greens are still furious _ arrangement. the greens are still furious and _ arrangement. the greens are still furious and insist - arrangement. the greens are still furious and insist they i still furious and insist they will not back humza yousaf and a confidence vote in coming days. nonetheless the snp leader has written to all the opposition leaders at holly road arguing people want to see political parties work together and inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash beacon of the alba party could be the kingmaker, who support alone might be enough for humza yousaf to survive. the leader of alba party told the sunday times three might win her over by striking an electora
it power-sharing deal with the scottish greens.— scottish greens.t interest of _ scottish greens. it is in the best interest of the - scottish greens. it is in the best interest of the people | scottish greens. it is in the i best interest of the people of scotland to pursue a different arrangement. the scotland to pursue a different arrangement.— arrangement. the greens are still furious _ arrangement. the greens are still furious and _ arrangement. the greens are still furious and insist...
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this is— government and the scottish greens. this is a _ government and the scottish greens.imate action in the _ the need to ramp up climate action in the face — the need to ramp up climate action in the face of decades of political inaction, — in the face of decades of political inaction, including from the snp government. fire inaction, including from the snp government-— government. are scotland correspondent _ government. are scotland correspondent lorna - government. are scotland l correspondent lorna gordon government. are scotland - correspondent lorna gordon is following the story from edinburgh. some of the languages this morning has been quite acrimonious from people who have been parties in government for three years. humza yousaf saying the benefits outweigh the compromise, that it is being terminated with immediate effect. lorna slater and patrick harvie talking about this being an act of political paradise to appease the most reactionary forces in the country. —— political cowardice. humza yousaf saying he's ending the agreement. the snp now does not have a majo
this is— government and the scottish greens. this is a _ government and the scottish greens.imate action in the _ the need to ramp up climate action in the face — the need to ramp up climate action in the face of decades of political inaction, — in the face of decades of political inaction, including from the snp government. fire inaction, including from the snp government-— government. are scotland correspondent _ government. are scotland correspondent lorna - government. are scotland...
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scottish greens stand ready to try to deliver that stability.— to deliver that stability.to deliver that stability. so, you will work with the _ to deliver that stability. so, you will work with the new - to deliver that stability. so, you will work with the new first - will work with the new first minister?— will work with the new first minister? ~ : :, , :, ~ minister? we will certainly work in line with our _ minister? we will certainly work in line with our principles _ minister? we will certainly work in line with our principles and - minister? we will certainly work in line with our principles and our- line with our principles and our values and if the first minister, the new snp leader, is able to work with us on those values and to share those values, then there should be every possibility of a stable outcome. some of the measures that we had already delivered through the bute house agreement and some of the measures that we are yet to deliver, things like a new natural environment bill, rent controls for scotland, the heating bill programme, that is the one part o
scottish greens stand ready to try to deliver that stability.— to deliver that stability.to deliver that stability. so, you will work with the _ to deliver that stability. so, you will work with the new - to deliver that stability. so, you will work with the new first - will work with the new first minister?— will work with the new first minister? ~ : :, , :, ~ minister? we will certainly work in line with our _ minister? we will certainly work in line with our principles _ minister? we...
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well, the scottish greens, who within the scottish greens, who within the last hour held a press conferencee at holyrood to say that there are formal stablemates. well, they're going to be voting with the conservatives because they have lost faith in humza yousaf. that leaves one one msp, with the 64 msps voting with no confidence for the first minister. and that one msp is ash regan, former snp minister herself. she stepped down during the gender recognition reform debate and now she was essentially going to be the kingmaker in this scenario. so a lot happening here, and hopefully just came in under time. >> yeah, honestly couldn't , make >> yeah, honestly couldn't, make some of this stuff up, could you? but no, you're very good. your timing was spot on. that's tony mcguire. i'll leave you to go. enjoy the last rays of the sunshine. i mean, i thought it was quite interesting there where he said, humza yousaf was very surprised when he heard about this. no confidence vote. i don't know who he talks to, but i talk to people on a daily bafis but i talk to people on a daily basis and i absolute
well, the scottish greens, who within the scottish greens, who within the last hour held a press conferencee at holyrood to say that there are formal stablemates. well, they're going to be voting with the conservatives because they have lost faith in humza yousaf. that leaves one one msp, with the 64 msps voting with no confidence for the first minister. and that one msp is ash regan, former snp minister herself. she stepped down during the gender recognition reform debate and now she was...
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sharing agreement with the scottish greens. i have concluded that repairing our relationship across the political divide can only be done with someone else at the helm. the search begins for a new leader — among the likely candidates, party grandeejohn swinney and former leadership rival kate forbes. we'll be finding out what it means, for scotland and the wider uk, with james cook and chris mason. also on the programme tonight... two men appear in court charged with murder, after a torso was discovered in a nature reserve. flooding devastates countries in east africa — we're in kenya where 130,000 people have been displaced. and any ideas what this is? it's roman, believed to be 1,700 years old and is baffling experts. and on newsnight at 10:30... we'll go deeper behind the headlines and speak live to key players on today's big stories. plus, we take a first look at what's on tomorrow's front pages. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at ten, live from the holyrood parliament in edinburgh, at the end of a tumultuous day i
sharing agreement with the scottish greens. i have concluded that repairing our relationship across the political divide can only be done with someone else at the helm. the search begins for a new leader — among the likely candidates, party grandeejohn swinney and former leadership rival kate forbes. we'll be finding out what it means, for scotland and the wider uk, with james cook and chris mason. also on the programme tonight... two men appear in court charged with murder, after a torso was...
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with the scottish greens.endence. there'd been trouble in the coalition about the decision to scrap climate targets — and gender policy issues theoretically humza yousaf could lead a minority government but he faces a confidence vote and all the main scottish parties have said they will vote against him. there's the possibility a former snp member ash regan who has defected to another nationalist party could save mr yousaf. but that's highly uncertain. the big picture in all of this is that the position of the scottish national party is weakening with uk elections due. and that also has implications for the likelihood of scottish independence. 0ur reporter catriona renton is in glasgow and explains exactly how the first minister has found himself in this position. this time last week, we were talking about the scottish green party voting on whether or not they should remain in partnership with the snp. some in the party, as you were saying, were unhappy with the power—sharing arrangement after the snp dropped
with the scottish greens.endence. there'd been trouble in the coalition about the decision to scrap climate targets — and gender policy issues theoretically humza yousaf could lead a minority government but he faces a confidence vote and all the main scottish parties have said they will vote against him. there's the possibility a former snp member ash regan who has defected to another nationalist party could save mr yousaf. but that's highly uncertain. the big picture in all of this is that...
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the scottish greens remain adamant _ arrangement.scottish greens remain adamant that they - arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that they will - arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that they will not| remain adamant that they will not back him in any vote of confidence, for now. that means the most powerful politician in scotland maybe this woman. ash regan left the snp just months after losing out in the fight to lead the party. her vote may prove critical. you make scotland is completely sick of petty political games, i'm sick of it as well, i want us all to work together for the good of scotland, that is what i'm setting out to do, i have a good opportunity to do that i do have some influence and to be set on a path of good governance. humza yousaf is now facing two votes of confidence lodged by his political opponents. tt is confidence lodged by his political o- onents. , ., confidence lodged by his political ouonents. , ., , ., opponents. it is not 'ust about him, we do not have — opponents. it is notjust
the scottish greens remain adamant _ arrangement.scottish greens remain adamant that they - arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that they will - arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that they will not| remain adamant that they will not back him in any vote of confidence, for now. that means the most powerful politician in scotland maybe this woman. ash regan left the snp just months after losing out in the fight to lead the party. her vote may prove critical. you make...
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the scottish greens were given the news before an emergency cabinet meeting in edinburgh this morningarty had announced that its membership would be given a vote about remaining in government, because of anger about the decision to scrap key climate targets. here's how the scottish first minister, humza yousaf, confirmed the news. i believe that going forward it is in the best interests of the people of scotland to pursue a different arrangement. that is why, following a discussion with my cabinet this morning, i have formally notified patrick harvie and lorna slater that i am terminating the agreement with immediate effect. here's how the co—leader of the scottish green party, patrick harvie, responded to the news that the coalition was officially over. the first minister has decided, i'm sorry to say, to capitulate to the most reactionary, backward—looking forces within the snp and it is the opposite of what is in scotland's best interests. live to edinburgh and our scotland correspondent lorna gordon. and now the scottish conservatives are looking for a vote of no confidence, aren'
the scottish greens were given the news before an emergency cabinet meeting in edinburgh this morningarty had announced that its membership would be given a vote about remaining in government, because of anger about the decision to scrap key climate targets. here's how the scottish first minister, humza yousaf, confirmed the news. i believe that going forward it is in the best interests of the people of scotland to pursue a different arrangement. that is why, following a discussion with my...
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but for the scottish greens, this was an acrimonious political parting of the ways.nment's decision last week to water down key climate change commitments and the nhs�* announcement it would pause prescribing puberty blockers to children. the first minister has decided, i'm sorry— the first minister has decided, i'm sorry to _ the first minister has decided, i'm sorry to say, — the first minister has decided, i'm sorry to say, to capitulate to the most _ sorry to say, to capitulate to the most reactionary, backward —looking forces _ most reactionary, backward —looking forces within the snp, and it is the opposite _ forces within the snp, and it is the opposite of— forces within the snp, and it is the opposite of what is in scotland's best interest. it _ best interest. it had started so well. the bute house agreement, described by the then first minister nicola sturgeon as a leap of faith. alongside her, the first greens in government anywhere in the uk. but there had been growing criticism the snp had prioritised controversial policies by the gender recognition refor
but for the scottish greens, this was an acrimonious political parting of the ways.nment's decision last week to water down key climate change commitments and the nhs�* announcement it would pause prescribing puberty blockers to children. the first minister has decided, i'm sorry— the first minister has decided, i'm sorry to _ the first minister has decided, i'm sorry to say, — the first minister has decided, i'm sorry to say, to capitulate to the most _ sorry to say, to capitulate to the...
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the snp's power—sharing arrangement, with the scottish greens.minority government — a predicament seized upon by scottish conservatives, who've called a vote of no confidence, which the scottish greens now say they'll back. if he loses the vote, due next week, his position could become untenable barely a year since taking over as first minister from nicola sturgeon. so, how did it come to this, and could he still cling on? with the very latest, let's joinjames cook, our scotland editor, live in edinburgh. well, it's been a day here of harsh words and of recriminations, of allegations flung, of defences and indeed of some political drama, with the scottish green party insisting that it had no confidence in the first minister humza yousaf, a position which its leader said they were happy to make clear here in this parliament, even if that brings him down. why have you been up to the house this morning? it ended where it began — two green ministers leaving the scottish government nearly three years after signing the bute house agreement. inside the
the snp's power—sharing arrangement, with the scottish greens.minority government — a predicament seized upon by scottish conservatives, who've called a vote of no confidence, which the scottish greens now say they'll back. if he loses the vote, due next week, his position could become untenable barely a year since taking over as first minister from nicola sturgeon. so, how did it come to this, and could he still cling on? with the very latest, let's joinjames cook, our scotland editor,...
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one senior snp mp made an appeal to the scottish green party.ed in a different way, but we are where we are. the choice that every member of the scottish parliament has this week is, are we going to support that government under humza yousaf, to make sure that we deliver the legislation that we all agree on? but the greens insist they will not back mr yousaf in the coming days. the scottish green group have said we will vote in support _ of a vote of confidence, vote of no confidence . against humza yousaf. and i cannot imagine - anything at this point that could change that position. this was a spectacular breach . of trust, from going on tuesday to saying the bute house agreement was "worth its weight _ in gold" to stopping it i unilaterally on thursday. that's broken. the snp leader has written to the opposition leaders at holyrood, arguing that people want to see political parties work together and inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash regan, of the alba party, could be the kingmaker. her support alone might be enough f
one senior snp mp made an appeal to the scottish green party.ed in a different way, but we are where we are. the choice that every member of the scottish parliament has this week is, are we going to support that government under humza yousaf, to make sure that we deliver the legislation that we all agree on? but the greens insist they will not back mr yousaf in the coming days. the scottish green group have said we will vote in support _ of a vote of confidence, vote of no confidence . against...
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he was facing no—confidence votes after ending a partnership with the scottish green party.t to hold the role, but he's had a turbulent time in office. he'd only been imposed a few days when police searched the home of his predecessor, nicola sturgeon, as part of an inquiry into snp finances. he has had to dig controversial policies like the bottle deposit return scheme and lost a court battle with the uk government over gender recognition reform. humza yousaf�*s supporters say he has shown great resilience in carrying on for so long in the face of so many challenges. his critics say he simply wasn't up the job. it was the iraq war that inspired humza yousaf tojoin was the iraq war that inspired humza yousaf to join the snp as a student, and during the current conflict in gaza, he's won praise for highlighting the suffering of the palestinian people and for showing solidarity with the jewish community in scotland. a career politician, he has had his ups and downs. his decision to sack the greens looks like a misjudgment that has cost him dear. he like a mis'udgment that has
he was facing no—confidence votes after ending a partnership with the scottish green party.t to hold the role, but he's had a turbulent time in office. he'd only been imposed a few days when police searched the home of his predecessor, nicola sturgeon, as part of an inquiry into snp finances. he has had to dig controversial policies like the bottle deposit return scheme and lost a court battle with the uk government over gender recognition reform. humza yousaf�*s supporters say he has shown...
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the bbc understands the power—sharing deal between the snp and the scottish green party is over.llows criticism of the scottish government decision to scrap its 2030 climate target and the way it responded to a review of gender services. the way it responded to a review of genderservices. is the way it responded to a review of gender services.— gender services. is the coalition over? these _ gender services. is the coalition over? these are _ gender services. is the coalition over? these are pictures - gender services. is the coalition over? these are pictures of- gender services. is the coalition over? these are pictures of the| over? these are pictures of the co-leaders _ over? these are pictures of the co-leaders patrick _ over? these are pictures of the co-leaders patrick harvie - over? these are pictures of the co-leaders patrick harvie and l over? these are pictures of the - co-leaders patrick harvie and lorna co—leaders patrick harvie and lorna slater leaving bute house in edinburgh ahead of that cabinet meeting. they made no comment when askedif meeting. they made no comm
the bbc understands the power—sharing deal between the snp and the scottish green party is over.llows criticism of the scottish government decision to scrap its 2030 climate target and the way it responded to a review of gender services. the way it responded to a review of genderservices. is the way it responded to a review of gender services.— gender services. is the coalition over? these _ gender services. is the coalition over? these are _ gender services. is the coalition over? these...
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but there was no obvious way out, as soon as the green party, the scottish greens made clear that theyfidence in him personally, i think it became increasingly clear that there was nowhere to go on the game was up. for so many years, the snp has been a dominant force, seemingly unassailable dominant force in scottish politics, but then came power—sharing with the greens, and now this. is the dominant era over? i think people should be quite cautious about making any bold assumptions on that front. the snp's polling has fluctuated in recent months, both in terms of voting intentions for westminster in the next uk election, and also for the scottish parliament. but i mean, one thing in the background which perhaps doesn't, understandably at the moment, get much focuses polling on independence, support for independence seems pretty much locked in at 50—50 or thereabouts. on that point, sorry to interrupt you, that sort of leads us to the question of independence for scotland, how does what has happened to humza yousaf and the implications for the snp, for the party, how does that have a k
but there was no obvious way out, as soon as the green party, the scottish greens made clear that theyfidence in him personally, i think it became increasingly clear that there was nowhere to go on the game was up. for so many years, the snp has been a dominant force, seemingly unassailable dominant force in scottish politics, but then came power—sharing with the greens, and now this. is the dominant era over? i think people should be quite cautious about making any bold assumptions on that...
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green party too. shad snp, but of the scottish green party too. �* ., snp, but of the scottish green _ too. ad that makes it quite difficult for the _ too. ad that makes it quite difficult for the greens - too. ad that makes it quitej difficult for the greens who too. ad that makes it quite - difficult for the greens who are, as you said, the snp partners in government. you said, the snp partners in government-— you said, the snp partners in covernment. . , , , government. that is true because we were covering — government. that is true because we were covering their _ government. that is true because we were covering their conference - government. that is true because we were covering their conference just i were covering their conference just a couple of weeks ago and they were using that phrase then, accelerating towards achieving these climate targets as well. this must have been in the offing then, because really a few weeks ago we did hear from the independent committee on climate change that scotland's 2030 goals were going to be unreachable. so hence the decision now to pull
green party too. shad snp, but of the scottish green party too. �* ., snp, but of the scottish green _ too. ad that makes it quite difficult for the _ too. ad that makes it quite difficult for the greens - too. ad that makes it quitej difficult for the greens who too. ad that makes it quite - difficult for the greens who are, as you said, the snp partners in government. you said, the snp partners in government-— you said, the snp partners in covernment. . , , , government. that is true...
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scottish greens.future with implications notjust for humza yousaf but also for his party, the snp. good morning, everyone. it comes just days after he decided to end a power—sharing deal — the bute house agreement with the scottish greens. one senior snp mp made an appeal to the scottish green party. i apologise for what has happened this week. it could have happened in a, in a different way, but we are where we are. but the choice that every member of the scottish parliament has this week is are we going to support that government under humza yousaf to make sure that we deliver the legislation that we all agree on. but the greens insists they will not back mr yousaf in the coming days. i cannot imagine anything at this point that could change that position. this was a spectacular breach of trust from on tuesday to saying the bute house agreement was worth its weight in gold to stopping it unilaterally on thursday. that's broken. the snp leader has written to the opposition leaders at holyrood, arguin
scottish greens.future with implications notjust for humza yousaf but also for his party, the snp. good morning, everyone. it comes just days after he decided to end a power—sharing deal — the bute house agreement with the scottish greens. one senior snp mp made an appeal to the scottish green party. i apologise for what has happened this week. it could have happened in a, in a different way, but we are where we are. but the choice that every member of the scottish parliament has this week...
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that's because he decided to end a power—sharing deal with the scottish greens. of scotland to pursue a different arrangement. therefore, the scottish greens msps have decided that we will support a vote of no confidence in the first ministen _ the greens are still furious and insist they will not back mr yousaf in a confidence vote in the coming days. nonetheless, the snp leader has written to all the opposition leaders at holyrood, arguing people want to see political parties work together and inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash regen of the alba party could be the kingmaker, her support alone might be enough for mr yousaf to survive. alba party's leader, alex salmond, told the sunday times mr yousaf might win her over by striking an electoral pact in which snp candidates stood aside in favour of alba in some seats in future elections. but a source close to mr yousaf called the idea "a fantasy and ridiculous". the main opposition say the first minister has run out of road. i think it's an act of desperation on the part of the current fir
that's because he decided to end a power—sharing deal with the scottish greens. of scotland to pursue a different arrangement. therefore, the scottish greens msps have decided that we will support a vote of no confidence in the first ministen _ the greens are still furious and insist they will not back mr yousaf in a confidence vote in the coming days. nonetheless, the snp leader has written to all the opposition leaders at holyrood, arguing people want to see political parties work together...
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this is a total u-turn— scottish greens. this is a total u-turn in_ scottish greens.ng _ reassured us of his commitment to working on— reassured us of his commitment to working on the policies are parties agreed _ working on the policies are parties agreed on. — working on the policies are parties agreed on, and to act on climate action— agreed on, and to act on climate action after— agreed on, and to act on climate action after decades of inaction. he has decided to capitulate to the most _ has decided to capitulate to the most reactionary, backward —looking forces _ most reactionary, backward —looking forces in _ most reactionary, backward —looking forces in the — most reactionary, backward —looking forces in the snp, and it is the opposite — forces in the snp, and it is the opposite of what is in scotland's best interests. humza yousaf became first minister last year when his members — first minister last year when his members rejected the idea of an snp lurch to— members rejected the idea of an snp lurch to the _ members rejected the idea of an snp lurch to the ri
this is a total u-turn— scottish greens. this is a total u-turn in_ scottish greens.ng _ reassured us of his commitment to working on— reassured us of his commitment to working on the policies are parties agreed _ working on the policies are parties agreed on. — working on the policies are parties agreed on, and to act on climate action— agreed on, and to act on climate action after— agreed on, and to act on climate action after decades of inaction. he has decided to capitulate to the...
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scottish green party weak.co—leader lorna slater says the party have no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland. we've always been clear on that. we think the bute house agreement was the best mechanism to deliver that, with scottish greens in government . we're now greens in government. we're now back to being an opposition party. we will continue to. we haven't changed our stripes. we are the consistent party. we will continue to work for what we believe in. tenants rights , we believe in. tenants rights, supporting biodiversity, working for climate and nature and making scotland a fairer and more equal place. >> a moroccan asylum seeker has been found guilty of murdering a pensioner in an attack motivated by the conflict in gaza. >> ahmed halid stabbed 70 year old terence carney six times in hartlepool in what was intended as revenge for the israel—hamas conflict. he told police the attack, a week after the hamas attacks on israel, w
scottish green party weak.co—leader lorna slater says the party have no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland. we've always been clear on that. we think the bute house agreement was the best mechanism to deliver that, with scottish greens in government . we're now greens in government. we're now back to being an opposition party. we will continue to. we haven't changed our stripes. we are the consistent party....
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scottish green party weak. scottish green party co—leader lorna slater says the party have no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland. we've always been clear on that. we think the bute house agreement was the best mechanism to deliver that, with scottish greens in government . we're now greens in government. we're now back to being an opposition party. we will continue to. we haven't changed our stripes. we are the consistent party. we will continue to work for what we believe in. tenants rights , we believe in. tenants rights, supporting biodiversity, working for climate and nature and making scotland a fairer and more equal place. >> a moroccan asylum seeker has been found guilty of murdering a pensioner in an attack motivated by the conflict in gaza. >> ahmed halid stabbed 70 year old terence carney six times in hartlepool in what was intended as revenge for the israel—hamas conflict. he told police the attack, a week after the hama
scottish green party weak. scottish green party co—leader lorna slater says the party have no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland. we've always been clear on that. we think the bute house agreement was the best mechanism to deliver that, with scottish greens in government . we're now greens in government. we're now back to being an opposition party. we will continue to. we haven't changed our stripes. we are...
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with the scottish greens.re�*d been trouble in the coalition about the decision to scrap climate targets — and gender policy issues. theoretically, mr yousaf could lead a minority government but he faces a confidence vote in his leadership — and all the main scottish parties say they will vote against him. there is also expected to be a confidence vote in his government. there�*s the possibility that a former snp member ash regan — who defected to another nationalist party — could save mr yousaf. but that�*s highly uncertain. the big picture in all of this is that the position of the scottish national party is weakening with uk elections due. and that also has implications for the likelihood of scottish independence. for our uk viewers, we will have more on this story later this hour. this all started when humza yousaf ended the power—sharing agreement with the greens on thursday. a lot has happened since then. without the scottish greens in government, humza yousaf leads a minority government and now he poten
with the scottish greens.re�*d been trouble in the coalition about the decision to scrap climate targets — and gender policy issues. theoretically, mr yousaf could lead a minority government but he faces a confidence vote in his leadership — and all the main scottish parties say they will vote against him. there is also expected to be a confidence vote in his government. there�*s the possibility that a former snp member ash regan — who defected to another nationalist party — could...
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scottish green party weak.er lorna slater says the party have no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland. we've always been clear on that. we think the bute house agreement was the best mechanism to deliver that, with scottish greens in government . we're now greens in government. we're now back to being an opposition party. we will continue to. we haven't changed our stripes. we are the consistent party. we will continue to work for
scottish green party weak.er lorna slater says the party have no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland. we've always been clear on that. we think the bute house agreement was the best mechanism to deliver that, with scottish greens in government . we're now greens in government. we're now back to being an opposition party. we will continue to. we haven't changed our stripes. we are the consistent party. we will...
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scottish green party weak.r lorna slater says the party have no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland. we've always been clear on that. we think the bute house agreement was the best mechanism to deliver that, with scottish greens in government . we're now greens in government. we're now back to being an opposition party. we will continue to. we haven't changed our stripes. we are the consistent party. we will continue to work for what we believe in. tenants rights , we believe in. tenants rights, supporting biodiversity, working for climate and nature and making scotland a fairer and more equal place. >> a moroccan asylum seeker has been found guilty of murdering a pensioner in an attack motivated by the conflict in gaza. >> ahmed halid stabbed 70 year old terence carney six times in hartlepool in what was intended as revenge for the israel—hamas conflict. he told police the attack, a week after the hamas attacks on israel, was for t
scottish green party weak.r lorna slater says the party have no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland. we've always been clear on that. we think the bute house agreement was the best mechanism to deliver that, with scottish greens in government . we're now greens in government. we're now back to being an opposition party. we will continue to. we haven't changed our stripes. we are the consistent party. we will...
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the scottish greens remain adamant that they will not back him in any vote of confidence, for now.e this woman. ash regan left the snp just months after losing out in her vote may prove critical. scotland is completely sick of petty political games, i'm sick of it as well, i want us all to work together for the good of scotland, that is what i'm setting out to do, i have a good opportunity to do that i do have some influence and to be set on a path of good governance. humza yousaf is now facing two votes of confidence lodged by his political opponents. it is notjust about him, we do not have confidence in this snp government and that is why we have tabled this motion today and we believe ultimately it should be the people of scotland to decide who leads our country, not a handful of snp members. this is an attempt by humza yousaf to shift the focus onto policy, to show competence in government, but he is now fighting for his political life, on multiple fronts, and it is not at all clear that he will survive. in office for barely one year, but for how much longer? the answer to that
the scottish greens remain adamant that they will not back him in any vote of confidence, for now.e this woman. ash regan left the snp just months after losing out in her vote may prove critical. scotland is completely sick of petty political games, i'm sick of it as well, i want us all to work together for the good of scotland, that is what i'm setting out to do, i have a good opportunity to do that i do have some influence and to be set on a path of good governance. humza yousaf is now facing...
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the scottish greens.tal campaigners will want to hear specific details and evidence of how the scottish government plans to get to that 2045 net zero target while missing the 2013 milestone. james cook, thank you. the actor hugh grant has settled his long running privacy case against the publisher of the sun newspaper. his lawyers told him he could face legal costs of up to £10 million even if he won, and he says he's been offered what he calls "an enormous sum of money" to settle. katie razzall is here with me. he has been campaigning on issues of press intrusion for years. now this? he has clearly done it reluctantly but it is down to money. he put out the statement after it emerged that this had happened which was heavy on the irony, in reference to rupert murdoch's news group newspapers. evenif even if you are a renowned movie star, an oompa—loompa to boot, £10 million is a lot of money. he regrets not having his day in court, he says he will use this payout to continue his campaign for press freedom.
the scottish greens.tal campaigners will want to hear specific details and evidence of how the scottish government plans to get to that 2045 net zero target while missing the 2013 milestone. james cook, thank you. the actor hugh grant has settled his long running privacy case against the publisher of the sun newspaper. his lawyers told him he could face legal costs of up to £10 million even if he won, and he says he's been offered what he calls "an enormous sum of money" to settle....
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will go to a preference —— press conference being held by the scottish green party.ring with the s&p has broken. we have seen from westminster as well. the scottish greens are the progressive voice of the aggressive movement in scott mann and we will continue to be. i didn't hear the first part of the question. the first minister made the decision today to end the cooperation agreement that had a majority government, a solid position we kept for 2.5 years, he decided to end that. redhead is surge from our practice today, per independence, progressive people who share our thoughts for a green future. you talk about _ thoughts for a green future. you talk about certain _ thoughts for a green future. you talk about certain leaning towards the right, — talk about certain leaning towards the right, how did that in composition go? i the right, how did that in composition go?- the right, how did that in composition go? the right, how did that in comosition no? ., �* ~ , composition go? i don't think is appmpriate _ composition go? i don't think is appmpriate to _ compositio
will go to a preference —— press conference being held by the scottish green party.ring with the s&p has broken. we have seen from westminster as well. the scottish greens are the progressive voice of the aggressive movement in scott mann and we will continue to be. i didn't hear the first part of the question. the first minister made the decision today to end the cooperation agreement that had a majority government, a solid position we kept for 2.5 years, he decided to end that....
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he�*d faced growing pressure since ending a power—showing agreement with the scottish greens. tonight? yes, and it hasjust begun, so it�*s early days. it already, we see some significant snp figures, some of whom have been talked about as potential leadership candidates themselves coming in behind john swinney. jenny gilruth, the education secretary, the education secretary, and the westminster leader stephen flynn, talking about a serious man for serious times. but these are serious times here, and there is also, perhaps, i think, a moment of reflection, notjust exactly about what has been happening here, but what is happening here, but what is happening about the parliament generally, whether it is working well. we were talking at the start about the chaos, and one former first minister, lord mcconnell of labour, is saying tonight, this is a time to renew our democracy and institutions. this is a quarter of a century old, devolution, and there is a lot of chat about how it should move forwards. and where does this leave the whole question of independence, scottish independen
he�*d faced growing pressure since ending a power—showing agreement with the scottish greens. tonight? yes, and it hasjust begun, so it�*s early days. it already, we see some significant snp figures, some of whom have been talked about as potential leadership candidates themselves coming in behind john swinney. jenny gilruth, the education secretary, the education secretary, and the westminster leader stephen flynn, talking about a serious man for serious times. but these are serious...
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nor was it apparently a possibility for them to get a deal with the scottish greens.hem from government he had just over, less than a week ago. they were very, very upset by the way they were chucked out of the government and by the way he ended their power—sharing deal and they made it clear they were not prepared to come back, which pretty much spelt the end of the road for him as lorna gordon can now tell us. under pressure _ gordon can now tell us. under pressure and out _ gordon can now tell us. under pressure and out of _ gordon can now tell us. under pressure and out of time. - gordon can now tell us. under i pressure and out of time. humza yousaf facing judgment on his future, jumping before he was pushed. g future, jumping before he was ushed. �* ., ., , , pushed. a route through this week's that motion — pushed. a route through this week's that motion of— pushed. a route through this week's that motion of no _ pushed. a route through this week's that motion of no confidence - pushed. a route through this week's that motion of no confidence was . that motion
nor was it apparently a possibility for them to get a deal with the scottish greens.hem from government he had just over, less than a week ago. they were very, very upset by the way they were chucked out of the government and by the way he ended their power—sharing deal and they made it clear they were not prepared to come back, which pretty much spelt the end of the road for him as lorna gordon can now tell us. under pressure _ gordon can now tell us. under pressure and out _ gordon can now...
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with the scottish greens.ottish independence. there had been trouble in the coalition about the decision to scrap climate targets and about gender policy issues. now, he's struggling to secure support at holyrood for his minority government which he theoretically could lead but he faces a confidence vote in his leadership. on top of that, there is also expected to be a confidence vote in his government. all the main scottish parties say they will vote against him. the snp mp alyn smith hopes the greens will back mr yousaf in the votes, despite their insistence that they won't. there's the possibility that a former snp member ash regan — who defected to another nationalist party — could save mr yousaf. but that's highly uncertain. the big picture in all of this is that the position of the scottish national party is weakening, with uk elections due. and that also has implications for the likelihood of scottish independence. let's talk to our correspondent in edinburgh, alexandra mackenzie. good to have you. so,
with the scottish greens.ottish independence. there had been trouble in the coalition about the decision to scrap climate targets and about gender policy issues. now, he's struggling to secure support at holyrood for his minority government which he theoretically could lead but he faces a confidence vote in his leadership. on top of that, there is also expected to be a confidence vote in his government. all the main scottish parties say they will vote against him. the snp mp alyn smith hopes...
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it follows the collapse of his power—sharing agreement with the scottish green party.had been facing two confidence votes, but has lost all his political backing. this is a shot of bute house, the official residence of the first minister. mr yousaf will make his statement there injust under an hour. let's talk to our political correspondent in edinburgh, lynsey bews. good to have you. what is the latest you are hearing on these resignation rumours? we you are hearing on these resignation rumours? ~ . , . ., rumours? we are expecting humza yousaf to make _ rumours? we are expecting humza yousaf to make a _ rumours? we are expecting humza yousaf to make a statement - rumours? we are expecting humza yousaf to make a statement at - rumours? we are expecting humza yousaf to make a statement at 12 l yousaf to make a statement at 12 o'clock to the media. the media have been gathering here throughout the morning. humza yousaf is expected to announce he is resigning as first minister. that comes after he held a press conference here last thursday to announce the end of his powe
it follows the collapse of his power—sharing agreement with the scottish green party.had been facing two confidence votes, but has lost all his political backing. this is a shot of bute house, the official residence of the first minister. mr yousaf will make his statement there injust under an hour. let's talk to our political correspondent in edinburgh, lynsey bews. good to have you. what is the latest you are hearing on these resignation rumours? we you are hearing on these resignation...
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mr yousaf is trying to smooth things over with the scottish green party after he sacked them from his wasn't meant to upset them, wasn't meant to anger them in the way that clearly has been communicated by them. that's why i will be writing to patrick harvie and lorna slater, to let see if we can meet. but that doesn't mean that two pro—independence parties, that share so many values, so many policy priorities, cannot and should not work together in a less formal arrangement. the scottish greens, though, remain adamant that for now they won't back him in any vote of confidence. that means the most powerful politician in scotland may be this woman. ash regan left the snp just months after losing out in the fight to lead the party. her vote may prove critical. scotland is completely sick of petty political games. i'm sick of it as well. i want us all to work together for the good of scotland, that is what i'm setting out to do, i have a good opportunity to do that, to have some influence and to reset us on a path of good governance. but humza yousaf is now facing two votes of confidence
mr yousaf is trying to smooth things over with the scottish green party after he sacked them from his wasn't meant to upset them, wasn't meant to anger them in the way that clearly has been communicated by them. that's why i will be writing to patrick harvie and lorna slater, to let see if we can meet. but that doesn't mean that two pro—independence parties, that share so many values, so many policy priorities, cannot and should not work together in a less formal arrangement. the scottish...
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and then the other side, the scottish green, scottish labour and scottish lib dems. —— snp msps plusit's an extraordinary story _ would just about survive. it's an extraordinary story that - would just about survive. it's an extraordinary story that in - extraordinary story that in one defecting msp, former now alba —— former snp, now alba, her boss is no alex salmond. former snp, now alba, her boss is no alex salmond— alex salmond. that's ash regan, her -a had alex salmond. that's ash regan, her party had not — alex salmond. that's ash regan, her party had not done — alex salmond. that's ash regan, her party had not done well _ alex salmond. that's ash regan, her party had not done well in _ alex salmond. that's ash regan, her party had not done well in elections l party had not done well in elections but have done well in defection is that it certainly seems unlikely that it certainly seems unlikely that ash regan, who you can see here, is the one who would want to move towards a scottish election, poll suggest her party wouldn't do well and that, she will want to put on issues tha
and then the other side, the scottish green, scottish labour and scottish lib dems. —— snp msps plusit's an extraordinary story _ would just about survive. it's an extraordinary story that - would just about survive. it's an extraordinary story that in - extraordinary story that in one defecting msp, former now alba —— former snp, now alba, her boss is no alex salmond. former snp, now alba, her boss is no alex salmond— alex salmond. that's ash regan, her -a had alex salmond. that's...
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the scottish greens dramatically announced yesterday that after the scottish conservatives said theyion, that they will be voting to oust humza yousaf, suggested this morning that the scottish greens might change their mind on this if humza yousaf reached out to them. we understand he has yet to do so. all chatter still remains on the no—confidence vote. and that's soul msp ash regan has written a letter to humza yousaf outlining her demands and how he can get her support... and back... if all —— alba... her letter has been published in the past hour also and i will read you a bit of it here because in it she says "the bute house agreement is over, scotland deserves and demands a re—side, independence for scotland is protecting the dignity, safety and rights of women and children and providing a competent government for businesses and people across the scotland and my priority and door is open to discussing the progress of my proposed scottish parliament powers referendum bill." ash regan was formerly of the snp and stood against humza yousaf in the snp leadership contest last year,
the scottish greens dramatically announced yesterday that after the scottish conservatives said theyion, that they will be voting to oust humza yousaf, suggested this morning that the scottish greens might change their mind on this if humza yousaf reached out to them. we understand he has yet to do so. all chatter still remains on the no—confidence vote. and that's soul msp ash regan has written a letter to humza yousaf outlining her demands and how he can get her support... and back... if...
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— objectives into question and the scottish green msps have decided that we _ scottish green msps havein the first minister. so, confidence in the first minister. so. how— confidence in the first minister. so, how does this confidence vote look like for humza yousaf on tuesday?— look like for humza yousaf on tuesda ? ~ , ., ., , look like for humza yousaf on tuesda ?~ ., , ., ., tuesday? well, we potentially have a --owerla . tuesday? well, we potentially have a powerpiay- let's _ tuesday? well, we potentially have a powerplay. let's look— tuesday? well, we potentially have a powerplay. let's look at _ tuesday? well, we potentially have a powerplay. let's look at the - tuesday? well, we potentially have a powerplay. let's look at the numbers j powerplay. let's look at the numbers in the scottish parliament. there are 129 msps. 63 are snp. just short of a majority. there are 65 opposition msps and of course there is one speaker. so, if it is a straight fight between the snp and the opposition, well, humza yousaf, he would lose. but let's look at ash regan, the only msp from the national
— objectives into question and the scottish green msps have decided that we _ scottish green msps havein the first minister. so, confidence in the first minister. so. how— confidence in the first minister. so, how does this confidence vote look like for humza yousaf on tuesday?— look like for humza yousaf on tuesda ? ~ , ., ., , look like for humza yousaf on tuesda ?~ ., , ., ., tuesday? well, we potentially have a --owerla . tuesday? well, we potentially have a powerpiay- let's _...
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it follows the collapse of his power—sharing agreement with the scottish green party. shot of bute house, the official residence of the first minister. mr yousaf will make his statement there injust under an hour.
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the scottish first minister scraps many agreement with the greens.n parties are threatening a vote of no-confidence. and we will look at labour's proposal to re-nationalize the u.k.'s railways. is it full fact nationalization? we will give you the expert view. good evening. the declaration of independence held to certain truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal. is that equal before the law? neither above it nor below it, or should formerresident be immune from prosecution? not just lawsuits while in office but consequences for crimes afterwards? that was the question before the supreme court in washington today. in new york, the former president currently on trial for conspiracy and corruption said if nine justices failed to grant him immunity for official acts he had taken an office, then future presidents would be inundated with prosecutions that would hamstring their ability to serve in the white house. mr. trump: the argument on the argument on immunity is very important. . a president has to have immunity or this has
the scottish first minister scraps many agreement with the greens.n parties are threatening a vote of no-confidence. and we will look at labour's proposal to re-nationalize the u.k.'s railways. is it full fact nationalization? we will give you the expert view. good evening. the declaration of independence held to certain truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal. is that equal before the law? neither above it nor below it, or should formerresident be immune from...