Humza Yousaf Resigns as Scotland’s First Minister
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Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf Resigns
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The Spin
Narrative A
While Yousaf's political career has taken a blow, his story is one of success. Although unfortunately defined by the chaos and scandals of the post-Sturgeon era, by becoming Scotland's youngest-ever first minister and also its first Asian and Muslim appointee, Yousaf's rise to the top will be remembered.
Narrative B
Despite Yousaf's emotional sendoff, there is no doubt that the fall of the first minister's career was self-induced. Having led his party into a political crisis, Yousaf's tenure at the top of Scottish politics never felt quite right and there is a deep sense of irony that the SNP's destruction will come at the hands of Alex Salmond.