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A spokesperson for the first minister has contradicted claims from Alex Salmond, reported here, that Humza Yousaf wanted to do a deal with his Alba party. Georgia Roberts
Salmond told BBC Radio 4's World at One programme that Yousaf had phoned Alba at about 07:30 BST this morning to say that the Alba plans were rational. BBC Scotland political correspondent
The upcoming vote of no confidence in Yousaf could have hinged on the support of the only Alba MSP in the Scottish parliament, Ash Regan, as the SNP has 63 MSPs compared to 65 opposition MSPs. The Scottish secretary says the SNP have “had their day” and calls on the next first minister to “put independence and identity politics to one side”.
But the first minister's spokesperson said: "Out of courtesy, the first minister returned a call from Ash Regan this morning in which he confirmed there would not be an electoral pact or deal with Alba." Alister Jack has told BBC Scotland News that Humza Yousaf did “absolutely the right thing to resign” and he’d work with anyone “who wants to work with the UK government”.
“He’s had a calamitous time as first minister and I think it’s important we get a first minister now who focuses on the real priorities of the people of Scotland," he says.
Jack continues by saying "obsessing with independence has been a terrible mistake – put that to one side, put to one side identity politics and get on with delivering public services".
He also says the Scottish Conservatives would welcome an election should MSPs be unable to agree on a replacement.
“We have no fear of an election," Jack adds.
“[The SNP] are in decline in Scotland, we would love to have an election and get rid of them. I’m convinced they have had their day and people in Scotland now are interested in working with the United Kingdom,” Jack says.
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