Humza Yousaf denies rumours about why he stepped down as Scotland's first minister

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Outgoing first minister Humza Yousaf has told Sky News the SNP and independence movement would be harmed by a toxic leadership contest.

Mr Yousaf, who this week announced he was standing down as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister, refused to be drawn on his party's future direction.

He said any suggestion of him being forced out of office to make way for John Swinney was "complete and utter rubbish".

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/first-minister-humza-yousaf-says-toxic-leadership-contest-would-harm-snp-and-independence-movement-13126763

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