Humza Yousaf cancels Glasgow speech as speculation grows over political future

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Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, has cancelled a speech he was due to give in Glasgow amid speculation over his political future.

Yousaf had been due to speak about the labour strategy in an independent Scotland, take part in a Q&A session and take questions from the press on Friday.