Humza Yousaf calls emergency Cabinet meeting as SNP's coalition with Greens ... trends now By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:25 BST, 25 April 2024 | Updated: 08:26 BST, 25 April 2024 Viewcomments Humza Yousaf has called an emergency Cabinet session as the SNP's coalition with the Greens teeters on the brink. The Scottish First Minister has called the meeting amid speculation the power-sharing agreement is about to crumble. Tensions have been rising at Holyrood over the approach to trans rights, while Net Zero targets were watered down last week. Mr Yousaf has been accused of running a 'zombie government' while he waits to find out if the Greens will pull the plug on the deal. Humza Yousaf has called the meeting amid speculation the power-sharing agreement is about to crumble. Scottish Greens leader Patrick Harvie (pictured with co-leader Lorna Slater) has said he would step down if his party votes to leave government Concerns were raised yesterday that the government will be in a state of 'paralysis' until Green party members decide if they should scrap the Bute House Agreement. The First Minister has been under growing pressure from within his party to allow SNP members a vote on the issue, ahead of Green activists having their say next month. Opponents raised concerns about the impact the vacuum will have on Mr Yousaf's administration. Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said he would step down if his party votes to leave government. The Bute House Agreement, which was voted for by members of both parties in August 2021, brought Greens into government for the first time anywhere in the UK, and gave the SNP a majority in the Scottish Parliament when its votes there were combined with those of the seven Green MSPs. SNPHumza Yousaf Share or comment on this article: Humza Yousaf calls emergency Cabinet meeting as SNP's coalition with Greens teeters on the brink of collapse All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility