Will Humza have to dance to Salmond's tune? trends now
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Humza Yousaf will have to meet a list of demands for the support of Alex Salmond’s party if he wants to save his job.
Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan, who now leads the Alba Party at Holyrood, has written to the First Minister to offer talks ahead of the no confidence vote.
The Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens have all said they will vote for the motion of no confidence in Mr Yousaf, expected to happen at Holyrood next week.
It is on track to succeed if Ms Regan votes with the other opposition parties.
An Alba source said ‘the ball is in Humza’s court’ to set out proposals to win her vote.
Ash Regan with Alba leader Alex Salmond
Humza Yousaf visiting a housing development in Dundee yesterday
Ms Regan’s key demands include progressing independence, protecting women’s rights and providing a competent government.
But any concessions on women’s rights and gender issues could risk angering other Nationalist MSPs who demand actions to support transgender Scots.
In a letter to the First Minister yesterday, Ms Regan said that ‘Scotland deserves and demands a reset’.
She said: ‘I am open to talking to anyone across this chamber who will prioritise progress on what we were elected to deliver for our constituents and Scotland.
‘Independence for Scotland, protecting the dignity, safety and rights of women and children, and
