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The Scottish Greens’ co-leaders are set to share a £17,000 taxpayer-funded windfall for being axed from government.

First Minister Humza Yousaf’s decision to sack Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater from his government will lead to them both receiving a lucrative pay-off.

Any minister who loses their job is entitled to a ‘resettlement grant’ worth 25 per cent of their salary.

This means that Mr Harvie, who served as Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights, and Ms Slater, who was Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, will both receive a payment of £8,497.

Mr Yousaf now faces a scramble to find replacements to carry out the roles.