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Scotland's leader faces a week of high-stakes talks to keep his job after the coalition's collapse
![Andrew Milligan Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks to the media during a visit to the Hillcrest Homes housing development, to make an announcement about investment in affordable housing, in Dundee, Scotland, Friday April 26, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6ee9c737cacc4e26a87b1c13a1554bfe/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks to the media during a visit to the Hillcrest Homes housing development, to make an announcement about investment in affordable housing, in Dundee, Scotland, Friday April 26, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
![Lesley Martin FILE - Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during First Minster's Questions (FMQ's) at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, April 25, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Lesley Martin/PA via AP, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/fb3eaede3d044df39cea4000c42ebbb3/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during First Minster's Questions (FMQ's) at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, April 25, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Lesley Martin/PA via AP, File)
![Andrew Milligan Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf arrives for a press conference at Bute House, his official residence in Edinburgh, Monday April 29, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/cb75c9f7ed0f42fb90d6e71fd3431764/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf arrives for a press conference at Bute House, his official residence in Edinburgh, Monday April 29, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
![Andrew Milligan Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf pauses as he speaks during a press conference at Bute House, his official residence in Edinburgh, Monday April 29, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/0f97b570e29c465dadb703cf2031370e/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf pauses as he speaks during a press conference at Bute House, his official residence in Edinburgh, Monday April 29, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
![Andrew Milligan FILE - Britain's King Charles III, right, receives Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf during an audience at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, part of the first Holyrood Week since his coronation. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change.(Andrew Milligan/Pool Photo via AP, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/335a3f65b0c94abe8607581bc2d097ff/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Britain's King Charles III, right, receives Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf during an audience at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, part of the first Holyrood Week since his coronation. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change.(Andrew Milligan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
![Paul Ellis FILE - Scotland's first minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Humza Yousaf arrives at St Giles' Cathedral to attend the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the presentation of the Honours of Scotland, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday July 5, 2023. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Paul Ellis/Pool Photo via AP, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/930c6fc4c482486bb61c0e7fa451b2e5/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Scotland's first minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Humza Yousaf arrives at St Giles' Cathedral to attend the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the presentation of the Honours of Scotland, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday July 5, 2023. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Paul Ellis/Pool Photo via AP, File)
![Andrew Milligan Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf leaves Bute House, Edinburgh, Scotland, the official residence of the First Minister, after he announced that he will resign as SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister, Monday April 29, 2024. Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6e0b57b5d953479bb73d536d864c5323/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf leaves Bute House, Edinburgh, Scotland, the official residence of the First Minister, after he announced that he will resign as SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister, Monday April 29, 2024. Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
![Andrew Milligan FILE - Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf delivers a speech on the Scottish economy and independence, at the University of Glasgow, in Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 8, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/58c4d7914768485fac5d78c2e7a1d98f/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf delivers a speech on the Scottish economy and independence, at the University of Glasgow, in Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 8, 2024. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP, File)
![Jane Barlow FILE - Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf, poses for a photo, at Bute House in Edinburgh, ahead of the SNP National Conference, Oct. 12, 2023. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/47433216a4c9400394f299a32822107a/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf, poses for a photo, at Bute House in Edinburgh, ahead of the SNP National Conference, Oct. 12, 2023. Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned on Monday, April 29, 2024, rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fighting climate change. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP, File)