Humza Yousaf will refuse to enter an electoral pact with Alex Salmond’s occasion that would have seen the SNP step apart in some Scottish seats, Sky News understands.
The Alba Party, headed by Mr Salmond, is more likely to have the deciding vote in a key vote of no confidence within the SNP first minister at Holyrood this week.
Mr Salmond instructed Sky News’ Trevor Phillips his occasion can be "prepared to assist" Mr Yousaf in a no-confidence vote "as long as independence is restored as the key priority of the Scottish government".
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