Claims that SNP rebels are in talks with Scottish Tories are ‘false’ – Yousaf
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Claims that SNP rebels are working with the Scottish Conservatives to bring down the Bute House Agreement are “entirely false”, First Minister Humza Yousaf has said. The future of our party, and of Scotland itself, is too important to be swayed by backroom talks with those who don’t share our vision for an independent nation Ash Regan, SNP MSP Referencing the comments from Ms Forbes and Ms Regan, Mr Yousaf told journalists on Tuesday: “I don’t think that’s the case. “So, I don’t imagine any elected SNP MSP or MP would want to be talking to Douglas Ross or certainly aligning themselves with the Conservative Party.” Mr Ross, MP for Moray, told the conference on Monday: “I have spoken to members of the SNP who have raised concerns with me about the direction of their government and would look at ways that Parliament can hold the SNP to account, and that clearly shows a frustration with some members of the current governing party of Scotland that their own leadership is not listening to them. “Conference hyperbole compensating for a failed Tory Gov.” Ms Regan said: “Constructive dialogue within @theSNP is essential for growth; but let’s be very clear: the future of our party, and of Scotland itself, is too important to be swayed by backroom talks with those who don’t share our vision for an independent nation.” Scottish Tory MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “Douglas very deliberately, and rightly, did not name the SNP figures who contacted him.
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