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WhatSNPpening with Scotland’s First Minister!?

Apr 26, 2024
Humza Yousaf, Scotland's First Minister, faces a vote of no confidence due to disagreements over climate policy and puberty blockers. Guests discuss the breakup between SNP and Scottish Greens, Brexit chaos, and secretive Brexit strategies. They analyze political savvy, compromise, and connectivity challenges on trains.
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  • Tensions between SNP and Scottish Greens over climate policy and puberty blockers led to power-sharing breakup.
  • Scottish government faces motion of no confidence, with political balance hanging in the balance.

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Tension in Scotland's Government - The Breakup with the Scottish Greens

Tension rose in the Scottish government under Hamza Yousaf's leadership as disagreements with the Scottish Greens escalated. Issues surfaced regarding policy implementation and gender-related matters. The Greens faced a setback in missing a climate change target, leading to doubts about their effectiveness, ultimately leading to a breakup.

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