Former finance secretary Kate Forbes (Image: PA)KATE Forbes has denied preparations are underway to oust Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and First Minister. The article in the Sunday Times reported that Ms Forbes' supporters are secretly organising a “shadow government” as part of preparations to launch a coup against Mr Yousaf. READ MORE: Humza Yousaf faces 15 rebel SNP MSPs prepared to challenge governmentHowever, it noted that a move to oust Mr Yousaf was not imminent and may not happen until next year. It reported that during the campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon Ms Forbes said it was “highly unlikely” she would run again to be SNP leader. Amid the turmoil following the police probe and internal party strife Mr Yousaf, 37, has struggled to unite his party following the fractious leadership race.

Source: Forbes April 30, 2023 09:37 UTC