After a torrid week which saw rival parties call a no confidence vote in his leadership and then a no confidence motion in the Scottish Government, Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader.
Mr Yousaf confirmed his resignation during a press conference at Bute House at noon on Monday.
The announcement brings an end to a turbulent 13 months as spell as First Minister and is set to spark change within SNP’s leadership ranks.
But who is the favourite to be Scotland’s next First Minister? Here are the latest betting odds.*
*All odds are offered by SkyBet and are subject to change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
![Former deputy first minister John Swinney is clear favourite to be the next First Minister.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZiZGE5MGMzLTk1ZjYtNDUyNy1hMDRmLTkxYTVmNGJjOTY1MDo5NTJjNDIyMy00ZDc5LTQ3ZmQtYjliYi0wOTYxNzQyZTMzZDM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. John Swinney - 1/33
Former deputy first minister John Swinney is clear favourite to be the next First Minister. | Jane Barlow Photo: Jane Barlow
![The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is second favourite to replace Humza Yousaf with the bookies despite ruling herself out of the running.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEwN2MxMWE0LTg3YWItNGRhYy04NGM3LWVjYzhjOGVjNGNkYTo5ODMxOWE0Ny01YzEzLTQyMmEtOGY3Yy01ZmE0YmY4ODg5Yzk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Kate Forbes - 16/1
The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is second favourite to replace Humza Yousaf with the bookies despite ruling herself out of the running. | Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament Photo: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament
![The Scottish health secretary has seen his odds to be named the next First Minister drop since Mr Yousaf's resignation.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/04/29/10/33/b25lY21zOjQ2YjM0ODc2LWJhNTgtNGY2NC05ZTY2LTgzZTAwZDU3NmYyMzphODk0NjAyNS1lM2E0LTRkMWMtOTk3YS1lMTVjMjFlZTkxNTI%3D.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Neil Gray - 20/1
The Scottish health secretary has seen his odds to be named the next First Minister drop since Mr Yousaf's resignation. | Contributed
![A new name entering the betting. Bookies believe he is an outside bet at 25/1.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA3OThkYjRkLTQ4NTUtNGU2NS1iMDg4LWE4MDcyYmYzZDVhODo4YjMxNTkwMi1iYjRmLTQyZGYtOTQwMi1lYWY2ZWUwOWJlYWI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Angus Robertson - 25/1
A new name entering the betting. Bookies believe he is an outside bet at 25/1. | Jane Barlow/PA Wire Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire