Humza Yousaf has today written to all the opposition parties at Holyrood, including Alex Salmond's Alba party which could be key to his fate, urging them to rethink their plot to oust him.
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf claims a Holyrood election could be called as he refuses to say if he will resign if he loses a looming vote of no confidence. Speaking exclusively to Sky News in Fife on Saturday, the SNP leader said it was 'really disappointing' to learn the Greens will refuse to enter further talks to change their minds on voting against him in a ballot which could prove fatal for his leadership.
' Asked if there might be a Scottish election if he doesn't win the vote, Mr Yousaf replied: 'Can't rule it out.' The casting vote now looks likely to be Alba MSP Ash Regan who sensationally defected from the SNP in the wake of her defeat in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon last year. Sky News understands Alba is holding an emergency meeting this weekend to determine how it will cast the key vote.
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