THE Alba MSP Ash Regan has said her "door is open" in letter to the First Minister as he faces a vote of no confidence in Holyrood.
Humza Yousaf's political future is on the line after this decision to terminate the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens.
Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater announced on Thursday afternoon that her party would be supporting a vote of no confidence in the First Minister being called by the Scottish Conservatives.
The vote, which is expected to happen next week, is likely to be close as the SNP have 63 out of the 128 MSPs in the Scottish Parliament.
I have written to Humza Yousaf this morning requesting a reset, and a return to competent government, where we prioritise independence and protect the dignity, safety and rights of women and children. I remain open to any discussion where we progress the priorities of the people… pic.twitter.com/ZJzQ8E4Xhx
— Ash Regan MSP (@AshReganALBA) April 26, 2024
As such, Regan’s vote may be crucial in getting Yousaf over the line in a confidence vote.
In her letter she said she would be highlighting Scottish independence and the "safety and rights of women and children" as her priorities in any discussion with fellow MSPs.
She wrote:
"Dear First Minister,
"The Bute House Agreement is over; Scotland deserves and demands a reset.
"I am open to talking to anyone across this chamber who will prioritise progress on what we were elected to deliver for our constituents and Scotland.
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"Independence for Scotland, protecting the dignity, safety and rights of women and children, and providing a competent government for our people and businesses across Scotland remain my priorities.
"My door is open to discussing the progress of my proposed Scottish Parliament Powers Referendum bill.
"The opportunity to write a new chapter for Scotland is in our hands."
Regan's Referendum Bill is seeking to ask the Scottish public if Holyrood should “have the power to negotiate and legislate for Scottish independence”.
However, order for her member’s bill to move forward it needs the support of “at least 18 other MSPs, from a number of political parties".
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