The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousafannounced this Monday his resignation after the breakdown of the coalition agreement between the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Green Party, despite the fact that initially his intention was to remain in office and govern as a minority. The fragile Scottish political balance it finished breaking on thursday, when the greens announced that they would not continue as minority partners of the Government. Added to the differences over policies regarding gender self-determination was the Government’s review of the objectives to reduce the emission of polluting gases.

The SNP was forced to govern as a minority, a challenge that Yousaf himself showed himself willing to take on on Friday, when he assured that he would not resign and would face a motion of no confidence promoted by the conservatives and that he had already achieved the support of others. parties, among them that of the greens. Three days later, he argued before the media that He wanted to continue because he understood that it was “the right thing to do”hoping to find “a less formal agreement” with his former partners that has turned out to be impossible.

Understand that, to “repair” relationships, it is necessary for another person to take the reins, although the resignation will not be immediate. Thus, he explained that he has already informed the SNP leadership of his desire to leave office so that a primary process can begin, but that he will remain as senior minister until the process is completed “to ensure an orderly transition.” “. “I have had the honor of being part of the Government for almost 12 years, in different positions,” Yousaf stressed, “proud” of the policies promoted.

The resignation now leaves the future of a Scotland in the air that There should be no elections until 2026. In fact, Yousaf, who took office just over a year ago after the abrupt resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, said on Friday that he wanted to lead the SNP in the next election.