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donna slater had said she wasn't talking about whether or not she would leave —— lorna slater. but if patrick harvie does follow through, that would leave the greens looking for another co—leader to replace him and what direction he would take part in. humza yousaf was saying he valued the greens in government, that he would hopefully vote to stay in the bute house agreement. he wanted it to continue. it's quite the u—turn just a wanted it to continue. it's quite the u—turnjust a couple wanted it to continue. it's quite the u—turn just a couple of days' time to now be saying he is bringing to an end. i think humza yousaf�*s future will now depend on how successfully he can run a minority government at holyrood. 0f can run a minority government at holyrood. of course we have that general election coming up later this year as well and his success there is going to be part of what will define his first year as leader. ., , ,, ., ., leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, leader. how is the snp doing at the moment. under— leader. how is the snp doing at the moment,
donna slater had said she wasn't talking about whether or not she would leave —— lorna slater. but if patrick harvie does follow through, that would leave the greens looking for another co—leader to replace him and what direction he would take part in. humza yousaf was saying he valued the greens in government, that he would hopefully vote to stay in the bute house agreement. he wanted it to continue. it's quite the u—turn just a wanted it to continue. it's quite the u—turnjust a...
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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 comment when asked if there power—sharing deal with the snp is over but to reiterate, bbc scotland editorjames cook has been told it's over. the bbc understands the snp would form a minority government if its agreement with the greens ends. this follows criticism of the scottish government decision to scrap its 2030 climate target and the way it responded to a review of gender services. let's speak to paul hutcheon, political editor of the daily record who is in the scottish parliament. the bbc understands this power—sharing deal is over, is that your understanding? the power-sharing deal is over, is that your understanding?— power-sharing deal is over, is that your understanding? the bute house aareement your understanding? the bute house agreement is — your understanding? the bute house agreement is dead _ your understanding? the bute house agreement is dead
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 comment when asked if there power—sharing deal with the snp is over but to reiterate, bbc scotland editorjames cook has been told it's over. the bbc understands the snp would form a minority government if its agreement with the greens ends. this follows criticism of...
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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 majority in the scottish government. they now have 63 msps, two short of a majority, and the greens have seven, which gave them a majority. they have lost that with this termination of the bute house agreement with immediate effect. however, the parliament that is designed to be consensual. it is designed for a minority government, indeed the snp in the first administration under alex salmond governed as a minority government, but what it means is that they will have to reach out for other parties to get backing for their losses. there will have to be more compromises going forward with other parties. 50. more compromises going forward with other parties-— other parties. so, how did the power-sharing _ other parties. so, how did the power-sharing agreement - other parties. so, how did the power-sharing agreement in l other parties. so, how di
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 majority in the scottish government. they now have 63 msps, two short of a majority, and the greens have seven, which gave them a majority. they have lost that with this termination of the bute house agreement with immediate effect. however, the...
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lorna slater and patrick harvie talked about this is that act of political karius to appease the most reactionary forces in the country, that humza yousaf can no longer be trusted, that he is ending the agreement in a week away. —— an act of political cowardice. the snp does not have a majority now in the scottish parliament. they have 63 msps. they are to match short of a majority, along with the greens who had seven msps, but gave them a majority, they have lost that with the termination of the bute house agreement with immediate effect. however, this is a parliament that is designed to be consensual. it is designed for a minority government, indeed the snp in theirfirst administration under alex salmond governed as a minority government, but at what it means is that they will now have to reach out to other parties to get backing for their policies. there will have to be more compromises going forward with other parties such as the conservatives or labour, or indeed the greens. they are united with the snp that scotland should be an independent country, but make no mistake, this
lorna slater and patrick harvie talked about this is that act of political karius to appease the most reactionary forces in the country, that humza yousaf can no longer be trusted, that he is ending the agreement in a week away. —— an act of political cowardice. the snp does not have a majority now in the scottish parliament. they have 63 msps. they are to match short of a majority, along with the greens who had seven msps, but gave them a majority, they have lost that with the termination...
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its co—leader, lorna slater, has accused the snp of "selling out future generations". so how did the power sharing agreement in scotland come about? and what led to its collapse? my colleague, sofia bettiza, is in the newsroom to explain. the power—sharing deal between the snp and the greens in scotland has collapsed, so how did we get here? well, the arrangement was established in 2021, when nicola sturgeon was first minister. it meant that the two microlitres of the green party, you can see them here, became members of the government. in 2023, humza yousaf took over as leader of the snp, but since then there have been several issues that have caused a lot of division within the scottish government. the most divisive was the environment policy. they announced that they would scrap their target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030. this is a significant u—turn for the snp, because when these targets were first announced in 2019, nicola sturgeon, the first minister at the time, said they were the most stretching targets in the world. she said that her
its co—leader, lorna slater, has accused the snp of "selling out future generations". so how did the power sharing agreement in scotland come about? and what led to its collapse? my colleague, sofia bettiza, is in the newsroom to explain. the power—sharing deal between the snp and the greens in scotland has collapsed, so how did we get here? well, the arrangement was established in 2021, when nicola sturgeon was first minister. it meant that the two microlitres of the green party,...
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. >> however, the scottish greens, their co—leader lorna slater , their co—leader lorna slater, has said that this is an act of political cowardice by the snp, ending the agreement in such a weak and thoroughly hopeless way i >> -- >> and it's hopeless, weak and hopeless. it's interesting, isn't it , because the hopeless. it's interesting, isn't it, because the greens are trying to characterise the snp as being backward, not progressive enough, not caring about the planet enough, not caring about, you know , caring about, you know, transgender children enough and all of that going anti—woke and reactionary and all this. it's quite interesting to see how they characterise this all over interpretation of the snp position, perhaps, although if you're standing from the position of the scottish greens, anyone slightly to the right of jeremy corbyn is practically attila the hun. but is this a sign that devolution has been a little bit of a disaster in scotland ? scotland? >> well, i don't necessarily think putting it out there, throwing it out there, that devolution itself has to have been a
. >> however, the scottish greens, their co—leader lorna slater , their co—leader lorna slater, has said that this is an act of political cowardice by the snp, ending the agreement in such a weak and thoroughly hopeless way i >> -- >> and it's hopeless, weak and hopeless. it's interesting, isn't it , because the hopeless. it's interesting, isn't it, because the greens are trying to characterise the snp as being backward, not progressive enough, not caring about the planet...
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slater to let see if we can meet but it does not mean that two pro—independence parties who share so many values and so many policies cannot and should not work together in a less formal arrangement. the conservative leader douglas ross said mr yousaf has "failed" scotland, his government�*s in "meltdown" and he "needs to go." you�*re live with bbc news. from the supreme court to arizona — the debate on abortion rights is at the centre of the battle between democrats and republicans across the country. on wednesday, arizona�*s house of representatives voted to overturn a 19th century law banning abortion — if the senate approves, it could be removed from state law as early as next week. however, the is—week cut—off for abortions in the state would remain. also on wednesday, the supreme court heard arguments about the idaho case — on whether state abortion bans can be superseded by a federal law that requires hospitals to provide emergency care to preserve a person�*s health. idaho and other 16 states in the country have passed total or near—total bans on abortion
slater to let see if we can meet but it does not mean that two pro—independence parties who share so many values and so many policies cannot and should not work together in a less formal arrangement. the conservative leader douglas ross said mr yousaf has "failed" scotland, his government�*s in "meltdown" and he "needs to go." you�*re live with bbc news. from the supreme court to arizona — the debate on abortion rights is at the centre of the battle between...
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slater to let see if we can meet but it does not mean that two pro—independence parties who share so many values and so many policy priorities cannot and should not work together in a less formal arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that they will not back him in any vote of confidence, for now. that means the most powerful politician in scotland may be 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 humz
slater to let see if we can meet but it does not mean that two pro—independence parties who share so many values and so many policy priorities cannot and should not work together in a less formal arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that they will not back him in any vote of confidence, for now. that means the most powerful politician in scotland may be this woman. ash regan left the snp just months after losing out in her vote may prove critical. scotland is completely sick of...
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slater to let see if we can meet but it does not mean that two pro—independence parties who share so many values and so many possibilities cannot and should not work together in a less formal arranuement. :, , , , remain adamant that they will not back him in any vote of confidence, for now. that means the most powerful politician in scotland may be this woman. ash regan left the snp just months after losing out in 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. it is notjust about him, l we do not have confidence in this. snp government and that is why we have tabled this motion today and we believe ultimately to be the people of scotland to decide who leads our country, not a handful of snp members. , , ., ., , _ ., yousaf to shift the
slater to let see if we can meet but it does not mean that two pro—independence parties who share so many values and so many possibilities cannot and should not work together in a less formal arranuement. :, , , , remain adamant that they will not back him in any vote of confidence, for now. that means the most powerful politician in scotland may be this woman. ash regan left the snp just months after losing out in her vote may prove critical. you make scotland is completely sick of petty...
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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 lodged by his political opponents. it's notjust about him. we don't have confidence in this snp government and that is why we have tabled this motion today and we believe ultimately it should be the
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...
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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't they? yes, a day of dramatic — confidence, aren't they? yes, a day of dramatic developments - confidence, aren't they? yes, a day of dramatic developments here - confidence, aren't they? yes, a day of dramatic developments here in l of dramatic developments here in scotland and the collapse of this power sharing agreement, terminated with immediate effect and the disquiet had been growing for some time. reaching a crescendo after two decisions were taken last week which angered the scottish green party, the first bein
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...
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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's the opposite of what's in scotland's best interest. israel's war cabinet is meeting to discuss the military operation in rafah in southern gaza. let's speak to steph brawn, politicaljournalist at the daily scottish newspaper, the national. i think we're getting reports that the greens will not support him in that boat. what do you think the likelihood is of him winning a? if the greens are not going to support how at yousaf he's going to have to get support from the only other and that's ash regan. some viewers might remember that ash regan was a snp leadership contest last year and more recently she defected from the snp. she's probably not the person that he's going to want to be relying on support if the greens are
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's the opposite of what's in scotland's best interest. israel's war cabinet is meeting to discuss the military operation in rafah in southern gaza. let's speak to...
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slater to let see if we can meet but it does not mean that two pro—independence parties who share so many values and so many possibilities cannot and should not work together in a less formal arrangement.— work together in a less formal arranuement. ., , , , arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant _ arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that _ arrangement. the 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 gover
slater to let see if we can meet but it does not mean that two pro—independence parties who share so many values and so many possibilities cannot and should not work together in a less formal arrangement.— work together in a less formal arranuement. ., , , , arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant _ arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that _ arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that they - arrangement. the scottish greens remain adamant that they will -...
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scottish green party co—leader lorna slater says the party had no choice . party had no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland . we've 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. we haven't changed our stripes. we are the consistent party. we will continue to work for what we believe in. tenants rights, supporting biodiversity , working supporting biodiversity, working for climate and nature and making scotland a fairer and more equal place . 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 ali 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 week after t
scottish green party co—leader lorna slater says the party had no choice . party had no choice. >> the scottish green position is that we still have a clear vision for a progressive, independent scotland . we've 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. we haven't changed...
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slater were given government minister rolls and they were summarily sacked last week in the early hours of the morning. and then turfed out onto the street to face the media, something that made them extremely angry with humza yousaf. the party had been planning to have a meeting at which their own members would have potentially brought that agreement to an end but obviously it would have been on their own time so some felt on the was under pressure to push them out before he jumped was under pressure to push them out before hejumped but the manner in which he did so, he perhaps underestimated the strength of their fury and i'm not sure if he did the sums and he left himself in the position of requiring the support of ash regan from the albot party which is led by alex salmond, she is the only msp and she defected from the msp ansell humza yousaf was left needing her boat and i believe he would have got her vote but within his own party it was unacceptable to be reliant on the other party to carry on and to get legislation through. and it was felt that was too high a price to pay for hu
slater were given government minister rolls and they were summarily sacked last week in the early hours of the morning. and then turfed out onto the street to face the media, something that made them extremely angry with humza yousaf. the party had been planning to have a meeting at which their own members would have potentially brought that agreement to an end but obviously it would have been on their own time so some felt on the was under pressure to push them out before he jumped was under...
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slater that i am terminating the bute house agreement with immediate effect. i spoke to both of them early this morning, i thanked them early this morning, i thanked them for their substantial contribution to the scottish government and to scotland and their public service over the last few years. i also made clear to them my intention is our respective parties continue to work together where we can in the national interest. significantly, we are resolute in our determination to give the people of scotland a say on their constitutional future, of scotland a say on their constitutionalfuture, which of scotland a say on their constitutional future, which of course westminster parties continue to deny the people. in essence, i hope that we will still be cooperating butjust returning to frankly a less formal arrangement. to continue delivering for the people of scotland i believe it is right that the snp seeks to broaden its fear of cooperation. that brings me to what happens next. having laid the foundations for my priorities and government over the last 13 years
slater that i am terminating the bute house agreement with immediate effect. i spoke to both of them early this morning, i thanked them early this morning, i thanked them for their substantial contribution to the scottish government and to scotland and their public service over the last few years. i also made clear to them my intention is our respective parties continue to work together where we can in the national interest. significantly, we are resolute in our determination to give the people...
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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 hamas attacks on israel, was for the people of gaza. he also said he wanted to kill more victims , as wanted
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...
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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 hamas attacks on israel, was for the people of gaza. he also said he wanted to kill more victims , as wanted
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...
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i want to share some i words from lorna slater, who said... the smp has a big decision to make me notjust about the smp has a big decision to make me not just about the the smp has a big decision to make me notjust about the leader the smp has a big decision to make me not just about the leader they choose but about what kind of party they want to be. suggesting there are huge divisions, splits in the snp everfocusing on policies like climate change and the gender recognition bill. i climate change and the gender recognition bill.— recognition bill. i am tired of other politician _ recognition bill. i am tired of other politician speculating i recognition bill. i am tired of- other politician speculating about what the snp is or is not. the snp is a proud centre—left party and has been throughout my time in it. we have promoted getting children out of poverty and have the best performing nhs on these isles. we are seeking to grow our economy through investment in net zero. only a week ago we announced funding for the largest wind project i
i want to share some i words from lorna slater, who said... the smp has a big decision to make me notjust about the smp has a big decision to make me not just about the the smp has a big decision to make me notjust about the leader the smp has a big decision to make me not just about the leader they choose but about what kind of party they want to be. suggesting there are huge divisions, splits in the snp everfocusing on policies like climate change and the gender recognition bill. i climate...
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so, early morning sacking of lorna slater and patrick harvie, the co—leaders of the scottish greens and then a meeting of the scottish cabinet, where the scottish cabinet delivered the last rites to the bute house agreement between the snp and the greens. humza yousaf�*s view was that no longer sustainable, because the scottish greens had decided to have a vote amongst their members next month about whether to keep that going. because of course the scottish government watered down some of its climate targets. after that dramatic morning, cue licking of lips by the opposition parties over the first minister's questions and listen to douglas ross of the scottish conservatives. this weak first minister _ scottish conservatives. this weak first ministerjumped _ scottish conservatives. this weak first ministerjumped before - scottish conservatives. this weak first ministerjumped before the l first ministerjumped before the green _ first ministerjumped before the green members pushed him. even his nationalist _ green members pushed him. even his nationalist colleagues don't trust him _ nati
so, early morning sacking of lorna slater and patrick harvie, the co—leaders of the scottish greens and then a meeting of the scottish cabinet, where the scottish cabinet delivered the last rites to the bute house agreement between the snp and the greens. humza yousaf�*s view was that no longer sustainable, because the scottish greens had decided to have a vote amongst their members next month about whether to keep that going. because of course the scottish government watered down some of...
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slater that i am terminating the bute house agreement with immediate effect . agreement with immediate effect. >> well, let's speak to gb news scotland reporter tony maguire, who's at holyrood. tony, welcome to the show. a torrid first year for mr yousaf and now today, a spectacular announcement . spectacular announcement. >> yes, indeed. afternoon martin. you know, if as we got to a couple of weeks ago and humza yousaf was celebrating his anniversary as first minister, he probably thought to himself, well , this year will go better. well, this year will go better. indeed, the last few weeks have shown that to be anything but the case. you know, the rumour started milling around last night when one of the pro and the previous pro—independence bloggers, wings over scotland, they put out a post suggesting this cabinet meeting was going to be pretty serious. pretty major this morning, and then sure enough, slightly earlier than than advertised, we got the news that the bute house agreement is done and dusted. you know, a memo had gone around snp members to say that we're now closer to t
slater that i am terminating the bute house agreement with immediate effect . agreement with immediate effect. >> well, let's speak to gb news scotland reporter tony maguire, who's at holyrood. tony, welcome to the show. a torrid first year for mr yousaf and now today, a spectacular announcement . spectacular announcement. >> yes, indeed. afternoon martin. you know, if as we got to a couple of weeks ago and humza yousaf was celebrating his anniversary as first minister, he probably...
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theoretically there could be, but lorna is slater of the greens was telling me an important thing, which is as we expect a vote of confidence in the government goes ahead this week, and two verse work table, won by labour and the government and one by labour and the government and one by the conservatives in humza yousaf, they might both go ahead because they want to make their points. the leadership one doesn't matter, he has answered it, they have one. the government one might matter more but the greens have said they are not going to bring down the government. at least for now there is not going to be an election. the question will turn then on who wins the snp leadership contest? and whether they can command a majority in here. that is a bit further down the line before we get there. as we were hearing, i was hinting that there are challenges, particularly for kate forbes in uniting the party and in getting other people in the greens to support her. it cuts both ways in the system. one word about the system, this place is designed, it looks chaotic, this minority government thing, th
theoretically there could be, but lorna is slater of the greens was telling me an important thing, which is as we expect a vote of confidence in the government goes ahead this week, and two verse work table, won by labour and the government and one by labour and the government and one by the conservatives in humza yousaf, they might both go ahead because they want to make their points. the leadership one doesn't matter, he has answered it, they have one. the government one might matter more but...
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slater feel, think very carefully about where we are today, think about the obligation we have to get our climate reduction targets for 2045, things we can work together. i would say to them today, don't throw that away this week. show your faith and trust in the first minister. we are where we are but we can make sure the government can deliver on the priorities of the people of scotland if we make sure that humza yousaf remains our first minister. can you see a scenario where humza yousaf could pick up the phone to alex salmond and do a deal? humza yousaf has written to — salmond and do a deal? humza yousaf has written to the _ salmond and do a deal? humza yousaf has written to the party _ salmond and do a deal? humza yousaf has written to the party leaders - salmond and do a deal? humza yousaf has written to the party leaders in - has written to the party leaders in holyroodm — has written to the party leaders in holyrood- - -_ has written to the party leaders in holyrood. .. has written to the party leaders in hol rood... �* ., ., , �* , holyrood. .. alex salmond doesn't s
slater feel, think very carefully about where we are today, think about the obligation we have to get our climate reduction targets for 2045, things we can work together. i would say to them today, don't throw that away this week. show your faith and trust in the first minister. we are where we are but we can make sure the government can deliver on the priorities of the people of scotland if we make sure that humza yousaf remains our first minister. can you see a scenario where humza yousaf...
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slater, and they actually said that they were going to put their leadership of their party on the line in order to save this agreement. so the fact that he's done that, no wonder, no wonder that, you know, the green party feel deeply aggrieved by what's happened. and i must admit, you know, and, you know, as somebody who was a massive champion humza yousaf and you know that and i, i still hope that he can save his leadership, but if, you know, if he doesn't recognise that that's an error of judgement, then that is a major problem. but then i would also, you know , and yeah, i also, you know, and yeah, i mean, what, what entrances to that because that must have been people advising him , you know, people advising him, you know, that have been giving them, you know, some pretty good advice. well what leadership are you going in to bat for here though? >> i mean, you know, this guy's hate crime stuff. he had more reports apparently , about reports apparently, about himself than j.k. rowling in the first few days. he's police scotland have been crippled over this, and they've got to invest
slater, and they actually said that they were going to put their leadership of their party on the line in order to save this agreement. so the fact that he's done that, no wonder, no wonder that, you know, the green party feel deeply aggrieved by what's happened. and i must admit, you know, and, you know, as somebody who was a massive champion humza yousaf and you know that and i, i still hope that he can save his leadership, but if, you know, if he doesn't recognise that that's an error of...
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i have noted that lorna slater's went from yesterday saying the first minister can no longer be trusted to today saying we could have that conversation again , have that conversation again, which kind of opens the suggestion that the scottish greens may obe don't want to vote to bring down humza yousaf if the queen over the water is a socially conservative kate forbes, because they have their own voters to answer to. so it's not. and then, of course, you've got the wild cards. fergus ewing, he's certainly got a history of being bold against the snp leadership, what history of being bold against the snp leadership , what does he the snp leadership, what does he do, it's unclear what the best opfion do, it's unclear what the best option is that does not result in a lame duck first minister who is politically discredited. >> okay. dean thompson from thinks gotland, thank you very much for your input. and of course, for now humza yousaf fights on. he said i will fight attempts to oust me, defiant for now, but it's the end of the week and a week is a long time in politics now. you get lots
i have noted that lorna slater's went from yesterday saying the first minister can no longer be trusted to today saying we could have that conversation again , have that conversation again, which kind of opens the suggestion that the scottish greens may obe don't want to vote to bring down humza yousaf if the queen over the water is a socially conservative kate forbes, because they have their own voters to answer to. so it's not. and then, of course, you've got the wild cards. fergus ewing,...