Humza Yousaf is considering his position as Scotland’s first minister before a confidence vote caused by his decision to sack the Greens from government.
A number of SNP sources said Yousaf’s future was in doubt as speculation intensified about whether he would remain in post after a chaotic day, in which his future was essentially left in Alex Salmond’s hands.
Yousaf’s office has cancelled at least one planned visit prompting speculation about his itinerary for the coming days. “This appears to have been war gamed without anyone knowing how to count,” a source said.
Another former ally and supporter of Yousaf was more blunt: “He’s done. Whether it’s today, tomorrow or later than that, he’s done.”
However, one senior SNP source predicted that Yousaf would
