SCOTTISH First Minister Humza Yousaf was accused yesterday of “political cowardice” after the SNP ditched its union with the Scottish Greens.

At a hastily arranged press conference yesterday morning, Mr Yousaf announced the beginning of an SNP minority administration.

“Following a discussion with my Cabinet this morning, I have formally notified [Scottish Green co-leaders] Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater that I am terminating the Bute House Agreement with immediate effect,” he said.