Yousaf calls for third party to broker Scottish independence referendum deal

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Humza Yousaf calls for a third party to broker a deal on a second Scottish independence referendum.

Humza Yousaf has called for a third party to negotiate a deal on a second Scottish independence referendum, seeking to break the political deadlock between Holyrood and Westminster. The National reports that he suggested the UN could help broker such an agreement, though this sparked backlash from figures in the independence movement.

Yousaf said he would 'love to be part of a team that helps to build the institutions of an independent nation' in the future. A new pathway to an agreed referendum could allow Scots to have clarity on when they might have their say on the country's future.

Yousaf calls for third party to broker Scottish independence referendum deal — Image: The National

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Backlash as Humza Yousaf says UN could 'break indyref2 impasse'HUMZA Yousaf has sparked backlash from figures in the independence movement after suggesting the UN could help to broker a deal to break the “impasse” between Holyrood and Westminster.The National · 7 Oct, 15:52
Humza Yousaf calls for 'third party' to broker IndyRef2 deal for ScotlandEXCLUSIVE: The former first minister said he would "love to be part of a team that helps to build the institutions of an independent nation" in the future.Daily Record · 7 Oct, 04:30
Agreed route to IndyRef2 is a must as Yousaf calls for 'third party' to broker dealA new pathway could help break the political deadlock between Holyrood and Westminster and ensure Scots know when they can have their say on the country’s future.Daily Record · 7 Oct, 04:30

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