Achi news desk-
Although MPs will still have to vote on whoever takes up the challenge, the arithmetic of the Scottish Parliament dictates that this will likely be a formality.
This means that Scotland will have a second Prime Minister whose position the general public has not voted for.
The fall of Humza Yousaf — read more:
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Inside story – The moment Humza Yousaf decided to resign as Prime Minister
The SNP has previously criticized the Conservatives for appointing Prime Ministers without holding a general election.
And Scottish Labor has called for an election to be held for Holyrood now that the post of First Leader is soon to be vacant.
Elections to the Scottish Parliament are held according to a timetable – with the next to be held in May 2026.
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