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Scotland’s Leader Resigns in Latest Gut Punch to Independence Movement

MAJOR SETBACK

Humza Yousaf jumped before facing the prospect of being pushed out in a confidence vote.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned in a blow to the SNP and the Scottish independence movement.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

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