The promise of “net zero” carbon emissions claimed another political victim this week as Scotland’s administration teeters on the verge of collapse. Defying reality has consequences.
First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned after scrapping his Scottish National Party’s fraying coalition with the Scottish Greens amid a dispute over net-zero targets. Mr. Yousaf and his left-leaning party run a devolved government with the power to set many policies independent of the United Kingdom government in London. Now he’ll have to govern with a minority in the Scottish Parliament.
“Although I am sad that my time as first minister is ending, I am so grateful and blessed for having the opportunity so few are afforded — to lead my country, and who could ask for a better country to lead than Scotland,” a visibly emotional Yousaf said — before leaving the press conference podium without taking any questions.
Yousaf — whose party faces a police probe into its finances — had struggled to reverse the SNP’s poor performance in opinion polling ahead of a Westminster election later this year.
A great day for the Scots.
This is the same guy who said Scotland was too white.
You don't need a leader like this for a country that is 96% white and against the Irish.
@LocustMayaRepublican2wks2W
Kind of ironic when one realizes that the air circulates around the planet and emissions produced in Scotland are like an ant on an elephant’s behind compared to the emissions produced elsewhere by the big emission producing countries. No amount of emission reduction by Scotland will make any difference other than put Scots out of work and make goods produced in Scotland more expensive.
Reality always wins. No matter what Leftists wish. "This time it will be different!"
@BillOfRightsBartForward2wks2W
Net Zero is a war against the West’s ability to defend global civil liberties.
De-industrializing the West with Net Zero will insure the globe suffers someday soon a Tsunami of Tyranny - all of it with no free speech and horrific, horrific global pollution. Net Zero is designed to destroy the bedrock foundation of freedom.
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
Is it justifiable for a politician to resign over disputes on environmental policies?
@9LXYMHP2wks2W
It is not justifiable to resign a politician since they have environmental policies that are in danger and need to be cared for immediately.
@9LXX6WPRepublican2wks2W
It is justifiable for any politician to resign if they feel that it is right.
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
How much should a country sacrifice to achieve 'net zero' carbon emissions?
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