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muriel_volestrangler

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13. From what I've seen of the rules, the Greens could abstain and he'd still be elected

Reply to Emrys (Reply #12)

Mon May 6, 2024, 05:06 AM

May 2024

He just needs a simple majority of the vote, rather than an absolute majority of MSPs. That'd give them a "we're not happy, but we're not voting with the unionist opposition" get-out.

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Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister [View all] Emrys Apr 2024 OP

Before we get started with the contenders to succeed Yousaf... T_i_B Apr 2024 #1

DU's acting up here, so I don't know if I'll even be able to post this reply! Emrys Apr 2024 #2

Yousaf's resignation speech: Emrys Apr 2024 #3

The SNP has won the 'no confidence in the government' vote, with Green support muriel_volestrangler May 2024 #4

"Didn't seem worth an extra thread." Emrys May 2024 #5

You think Scottish Labour gets told what to do by Starmer too much? T_i_B May 2024 #6

I think (as you'd probably expect) the "turmoil" in the SNP is much overstated Emrys May 2024 #7

You'll see more about my local situation tomorrow T_i_B May 2024 #8

It'll be interesting to see, and I hope you report on it Emrys May 2024 #9

John Swinney is the first to throw his hat into the ring Emrys May 2024 #10

Kate Forbes has announced she's not running Emrys May 2024 #11

I don't think it's a rash prediction at this stage to say that John Swinney will be unopposed Emrys May 2024 #12

From what I've seen of the rules, the Greens could abstain and he'd still be elected muriel_volestrangler May 2024 #13

We'll see soon enough. Emrys May 2024 #14