> Jamie Halcro Johnston said Yousaf's time in office had been marked by failed legislation and unfulfilled promises, notably the delayed dualling of the A9, cuts to vital hospital projects, a ferries crisis, falling education standards in the Highlands and Islands.
> Halcro Johnston also noted that there's little to suggest that a change of leadership in the SNP would bring any change for the Highlands and Islands.
[Scottish Parliament, 29.04.2024] Responding to Humza Yousaf’s resignation as First Minister of Scotland, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:
"Humza Yousaf's fate was sealed when he bungled his sacking of the Scottish Greens and imploded his own government.
"While Yousaf may have hoped Alex Salmond could save him, it's clear he can't scramble enough support to defeat the Vote of No Confidence motion by Douglas Ross and the Scottish Conservatives later this week.
"His short time in office will be remembered for a series of legislative failures and unfulfilled promises to the Highlands and Islands, most notably the delayed dualling of the A9, cuts to vital hospital projects, declining educational standards in our schools, a growing ferries crisis, and worsening financial pressures on local councils.
"However, there's little to suggest that a change of leadership in the SNP offers anything better for the Highlands and Islands. They have used their 17 years in power to try and impose HPMAs, DRS, Gender Reform and other ill-considered legislation, with little consideration for the impact that will have on our rural and island communities.
"The SNP will remain an independence-obsessed central belt-focused party which offers nothing to the Highlands and Islands".
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