FILE - Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a press conference at Bute House, Edinburgh, April 25, 2024. Scotlands leader is facing a week of high-stakes talks to save his job and reenergize the countrys independence movement after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change.
"After spending the weekend reflecting on what is best for my party, for the government and for the country I lead, I’ve concluded that repairing our relationship across the political divide can only be done with someone else at the helm,'' he told reporters. “I have therefore informed the SNP’s national secretary of my intention to stand down as party leader.”
On Thursday, England and Wales will hold local elections that are seen as barometer of support for the government.