In Scotland, the position of First Minister became vacant after Humza Yousaf resigned due to a lack of confidence. Yousaf had served in the role for over a year. The Scottish National Party (SNP) has appointed John Swinney as the new chairman and will also become Scotland’s First Minister. Swinney, a veteran SNP politician, faced no challengers for the position. However, the SNP’s 63 representatives in the 129-seat parliament may not be enough to secure Swinney’s election as First Minister.
Swinney previously led the party from 2000-2004 during a period of opposition. The SNP has been facing criticism for its focus on Scottish independence rather than addressing issues such as the cost of living and healthcare. The party’s support has also been declining, with former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon being embroiled in a party funding scandal. Yousaf resigned before facing a confidence vote, which he likely would have lost due to opposition from other parties in the parliament.
In Scotland, the parliament has limited decision-making power in certain areas such as health, education, transport, and the environment. National issues like defense and foreign policy are decided by the British government. Meanwhile, on a different note, hacks and strategies to obtain free coins for various apps like Hiya and Skip Bo are being discussed and shared online through different platforms and social media channels.
