Opposition announced no-confidence movement against Scottish-Pakistani PM

Edinburgh: The opposition has announced a motion of no-confidence against the First Minister of Scotland, Hamza Haroon Yousaf.

According to the British media, Hamza Yousaf is facing differences with the coalition party Scottish Green, due to which it will be difficult for him to get a vote of confidence.

British media stated that Hamza has the support of 63 members of his Scottish National Party, while the opposition parties also have the support of 63 members of parliament.

According to the British media, if the votes of the government and the opposition are equal, the presiding officer will cast the vote. Traditionally, the presiding officer votes in favor of the government.

It is pertinent to note that Hamza Yousuf of Pakistani origin was elected the First Minister (Prime Minister) of Scotland on March 29, 2023. He also has the honor of being the youngest and first Asian Muslim First Minister of Scotland.