Scottish government survives no confidence vote after leader quits

John Swinney, right, of the Scottish National Party attends the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on April 30, 2024. Swinney has said he is considering running for first minister now that Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation. Kate Forbes of the Scottish National Party attends the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on April 30, 2024. Forbes has said she may run for first minister now that her party has survived a no confidence vote.

The Scottish government survived a vote of no confidence on Wednesday, giving the Scottish National Party a chance to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf.