Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s leader resigns after a year in power, putting his pro-independence party in peril
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s leader resigns after a year in power, putting his pro-independence party in peril

CNN  

CNN — Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned barely a year into the role after the collapse of his coalition government, a humbling and chaotic departure that throws Scotland’s ruling pro-independence party into chaos. Yousaf’s coalition government fell apart unexpectedly last week when he tore up a coalition agreement with Green Party lawmakers following a spat over climate policy, a risky move that backfired spectacularly when the Greens said they would vote against him in a confidence motion. Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images The SNP will now look to elect a replacement to lead Yousaf’s government, but they are two seats short of a majority in Holyrood, Scotland’s seat of power, meaning any potential leader would have to win over opposition lawmakers in order to govern effectively. Yousaf took over from the commanding former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon last year, becoming the first non-White head of the Scottish government.

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KEMI BADENOCH: Scots need a well-earned break from the tired, failed politics of the left
2 months, 1 week ago

KEMI BADENOCH: Scots need a well-earned break from the tired, failed politics of the left

Daily Mail  

Sometimes, before we can move on from a great defeat, we need to acknowledge where we went wrong. Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch says Scotland is being damaged by the SNP's socialist tax regime The loss of this investment and the stalling of key projects not only affects Aberdeen but the energy security of the whole United Kingdom. If I …

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} The SNP has …

No Swinney bounce for SNP as Labour surges 10 points clear in ‘bombshell’ poll
7 months ago

No Swinney bounce for SNP as Labour surges 10 points clear in ‘bombshell’ poll

The Telegraph  

Labour has surged ahead of the SNP in Scotland after John Swinney replaced Humza Yousaf as First Minister, according to a new poll. The YouGov survey found 39 per cent of Scots plan to vote Labour in this year’s general election, up five points from a similar poll conducted late last month, shortly before Mr Yousaf’s resignation. In a major …

Labour lead over Tories falls as economy recovers
7 months ago

Labour lead over Tories falls as economy recovers

The Telegraph  

Increase in economic optimism There was good news for the Conservatives with the finding that there was a sharp increase in economic optimism. On 10 May – during the period that the poll was taken – the Office for National Statistics announced that Britain’s economy had grown by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of the year. Asked whether …

Why did Scotland’s government under Humza Yousaf fall apart Explained
7 months, 1 week ago

Why did Scotland’s government under Humza Yousaf fall apart Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Scottish National Party leader John Swinney was sworn in as the First Minister of Scotland at a brief ceremony in capital Edinburgh on Wednesday. Earlier, Mr. Yousaf ended SNP’s Bute House power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens party, following his party’s decision to scrap climate targets. The SNP and Scottish Greens were committed to “working together …

The wider lessons of Scotland’s political turmoil
7 months, 1 week ago

The wider lessons of Scotland’s political turmoil

Hindustan Times  

HUMZA YOUSAF announced his resignation as Scotland’s first minister on April 29th after a mere 13 months in office. Four days earlier he had unilaterally terminated a coalition agreement with the Scottish Green Party, claiming that this would free the Scottish National Party to run an unencumbered minority government. Mr Yousaf’s departure is the latest in a string of setbacks …

John Swinney to become Scotland's new first minister
7 months, 2 weeks ago

John Swinney to become Scotland's new first minister

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-05-07 00:23 Candidate for the leadership of the Scottish National Party John Swinney gestures, as he delivers a speech to confirm his victory at an event at Glasgow University, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, on May 6. LONDON -- John Swinney was named as head of the Scottish National Party on Monday, paving the way for him to become …

John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party
7 months, 2 weeks ago

John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s former deputy first minister was poised to become its third leader in just over a year after taking the helm of the troubled Scottish National Party on Monday. John Swinney, who led the SNP two decades ago, was the only candidate to replace First Minister Humza Yousaf as the leader of the party. As first minister, I …

SNP activist to run against John Swinney for party leadership
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP activist to run against John Swinney for party leadership

The Telegraph  

Mr Swinney has pitched himself as a unity candidate, following Mr Yousaf’s disastrous tenure in charge of the SNP. “My bid to become SNP leader has received very, very comprehensive support within the SNP,” Mr Swinney said. In a speech at the SNP party conference last year, Mr McCormick described the SNP-run Scottish Government as “flatulence in a trance”. Mr …

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scottish First Minister following days of political drama
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scottish First Minister following days of political drama

The Hindu  

Scotland’s First Minister, Hamza Yousaf, said he will resign as First Minister and from the leadership of the Scottish National Party following days of political drama that unfolded after he ended the ‘Bute House’ power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens. On Monday, Mr Yousaf said that while it was “absolutely possible” to have faced this week’s motions, he did not …

Humza Yousaf is gone – and Labour can’t believe its luck
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf is gone – and Labour can’t believe its luck

The Independent  

For Keir Starmer, the road to Downing Street has always run through Scotland. Under the first-past-the-post system, Labour officials calculate, every one percentage point on top of a 30 per cent share of the vote nets three extra seats, but hitting 40 per cent allows a party to sweep the board – as the SNP did following the 2014 independence …

Goodbye to Scotland's answer to Liz Truss: How Sturgeon's short-serving, scooter-crashing, gaffe-prone heir has quit as SNP leader after fewer than 400 dismal days in power - brought down by blind pus
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Goodbye to Scotland's answer to Liz Truss: How Sturgeon's short-serving, scooter-crashing, gaffe-prone heir has quit as SNP leader after fewer than 400 dismal days in power - brought down by blind pus

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf bowed out as SNP leader today after fewer than 400 crisis and gaffe-filled days in charge of the country. Humza Yousaf bowed out as First Minister of Scotland today after fewer than 400 crisis and gaffe-filled days in charge of the country. Mr Yousaf's campaign, however, was not without challenge, with the early part taken up by questions …

Tearful Humza Yousaf QUITS admitting he cannot survive Holyrood confidence vote and 'underestimated' backlash from axing coalition with Greens - as SNP plunges deeper into chaos
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tearful Humza Yousaf QUITS admitting he cannot survive Holyrood confidence vote and 'underestimated' backlash from axing coalition with Greens - as SNP plunges deeper into chaos

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf dramatically quit today capping an extraordinary meltdown triggered by sacking his Green coalition partners. Humza Yousaf announced he is resigning after failing to drum up enough support to survive a confidence vote Watched by his wife Nadia in Edinburgh, Mr Yousaf conceded he had 'underestimated' the backlash from ditching the Bute House deal Mr Yousaf walked off after …

How the 'Gaffe Machine' hit the wall: Humza Yousaf's botched axing of Greens sealed his doom within four days - despite begging that he 'hadn't intended to make them angry'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How the 'Gaffe Machine' hit the wall: Humza Yousaf's botched axing of Greens sealed his doom within four days - despite begging that he 'hadn't intended to make them angry'

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf's doom was sealed by the botched axing of the SNP coalition with the Greens - although it was far from his first bungle. Mr Yousaf's only other hope was that Alba MSP Ash Regan - a rival from the leadership contest last March who he decried as 'no great loss' when she defected - might save his skin. …

RECAP: Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister after admitting he was unable to repair Scotland's political divide as John Swinney and Kate Forbes are tipped to replace him
7 months, 3 weeks ago

RECAP: Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister after admitting he was unable to repair Scotland's political divide as John Swinney and Kate Forbes are tipped to replace him

Daily Mail  

Can I thank you all for coming. 'As First Minister, I am incredibly proud to have a fair tax system, the most progressive in the UK, where those who earn the most contribute the most and it will always be my core belief that in a country as rich as ours, wealth must be far more evenly distributed. 'And I …

Humza Yousaf: Scotland's first minister quits ahead of vote
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf: Scotland's first minister quits ahead of vote

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on Monday, triggering a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to heal internal divisions and strengthen its position ahead of U.K.-wide parliamentary elections expected later this year. The SNP has been the dominant party in Scottish politics for almost two decades and currently holds 43 of Scotland’s 59 seats …

Scotland's Yousaf set to resign as First Minister, U.K. media say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Scotland's Yousaf set to resign as First Minister, U.K. media say

The Hindu  

Scotland's Humza Yousaf is considering quitting as First Minister rather than face two confidence votes, U.K. media outlets reported late on April 28. Mr. Yousaf's resignation was an option but a final decision had not yet been taken, BBC news reported citing a source close to the Minister. Former Scottish National Party leader John Swinney has been approached by senior …

Why is Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf resigning?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf resigning?

Hindustan Times  

Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf is set to resign on Monday after he decided he wouldn’t survive a confidence vote, The Sunday Times reported. Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf Humza Yousaf came under the radar of opposition Conservatives after he decided to end his party’s power-sharing deal with the Greens last Thursday. As Humza Yousaf intended to continue to run …

Scotland’s leader resigns after split with Green Party over climate change, other conflicts
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Scotland’s leader resigns after split with Green Party over climate change, other conflicts

LA Times  

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned on Monday, triggering a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to avoid early elections. “I have therefore informed the SNP’s national secretary of my intention to stand down as party leader.” Yousaf will remain first minister as the SNP tries to choose a replacement who can command a majority in the …

Humza Yousaf 'set to resign' as Scotland's first minister after coming to the conclusion 'there is no way for him to survive this week's vote of no confidence'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf 'set to resign' as Scotland's first minister after coming to the conclusion 'there is no way for him to survive this week's vote of no confidence'

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf is set to resign as Scotland's first minister after coming to the conclusion 'there is no way for him to survive this week's vote of no confidence', according to a report. Former SNP leader and long-time Nicola Sturgeon ally John Swinney has been approached by senior party figures to become an interim first minister if Mr Yousaf is …

Humza Yousaf vows to continue as Scotland First Minister, face no confidence vote
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf vows to continue as Scotland First Minister, face no confidence vote

The Hindu  

Scotland’s First MinisterHumza Yousaf, on April 26, said he would not resign following the end of a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens that led to the Opposition backing a no confidence motion against him. Mr. Yousuf had ended a power sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens on April 25 as cracks appeared in an already fragile agreement, following the …

'Karma's a TERF': JK Rowling wades into SNP row jibing that Humza Yousaf's fate now rests with Ash Regan who quit party over gender self-ID plans
7 months, 4 weeks ago

'Karma's a TERF': JK Rowling wades into SNP row jibing that Humza Yousaf's fate now rests with Ash Regan who quit party over gender self-ID plans

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has waded into the SNP's meltdown as Humza Yousaf desperately tries to cling on as Scottish First Minister. Rowling said: 'The idea that Humza Yousaf's political fate may now lie in the hands of Ash Regan, the woman who left the SNP in disgust at its plans for gender self-ID, reminds me.' JK Rowling has waded into the …

SNP sparks chaos in Scotland by killing off coalition with Greens to avoid being 'dumped' in row over environment and trans policies as Humza Yousaf is accused of 'political cowardice' by former ally
7 months, 4 weeks ago

SNP sparks chaos in Scotland by killing off coalition with Greens to avoid being 'dumped' in row over environment and trans policies as Humza Yousaf is accused of 'political cowardice' by former ally

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf sparked political chaos in Scotland today as he ditched the SNP's coalition with the Greens to avoid the embarrassment of being ditched. The First Minister is facing a confidence vote in his leadership after he moved to end the Bute House Agreement amid a row with the junior party over environmental and trans policies. The Bute House Agreement, …

Climate targets, tax and trans rights: Why Humza Yousaf tore up the SNP-Greens deal
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Climate targets, tax and trans rights: Why Humza Yousaf tore up the SNP-Greens deal

The Telegraph  

Nicola Sturgeon claimed in August 2021 that her party’s “groundbreaking” deal with the Scottish Greens would usher in a new era of cooperation in Scottish politics. When he stood to succeed Ms Sturgeon as SNP leader and First Minister, Mr Yousaf vowed to protect the deal and insisted it was “worth its weight in gold”. Council tax When Humza Yousaf …

Unionists can oust ‘dud’ Humza Yousaf with tactical vote for Scottish Tories
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Unionists can oust ‘dud’ Humza Yousaf with tactical vote for Scottish Tories

The Telegraph  

Although polls have predicted the Tories will endure large losses across the UK in the election, they are confident that they can make gains in Scotland, partly thanks to the SNP’s travails. Mr Yousaf has urged Scots to make Scotland “Tory-free” by backing the SNP in the six Conservative seats, but Mr Hoy predicted the First Minister’s unpopularity would have …

First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland
11 months, 1 week ago

First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, is expected to urge Scotland to …

Humza Yousaf targets ‘Tory-free Scotland’ despite collapse in SNP support
11 months, 1 week ago

Humza Yousaf targets ‘Tory-free Scotland’ despite collapse in SNP support

The Telegraph  

Humza Yousaf has set a target of ousting all the Tory MPs in Scotland in the general election, despite polls showing a collapse in support for the SNP. The First Minister will tell activists on Friday that his party can deliver a “Tory-free Scotland” by winning all six Scottish seats held by the Conservatives. Mr Yousaf will launch the SNP’s …

SNP's Humza Yousaf denies ‘fantasy economics’ with Scottish independence claim
11 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP's Humza Yousaf denies ‘fantasy economics’ with Scottish independence claim

The Telegraph  

Humza Yousaf has denied indulging in “fantasy economics” after facing mockery over his claim that Scottish independence would lead to households being £10,200 better off. The First Minister claimed the figure would be the “huge prize of independence” if Scotland could reach the average income of small countries such as Norway and Denmark. “The First Minister’s case for ripping Scotland …

Key points in Humza Yousaf’s speech to the SNP conference
1 year, 2 months ago

Key points in Humza Yousaf’s speech to the SNP conference

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Yousaf said this would be subject to “due diligence” and would fund infrastructure …

Humza Yousaf only thinks of his own backyard: Douglas Ross
1 year, 2 months ago

Humza Yousaf only thinks of his own backyard: Douglas Ross

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Ross will say that …

Yousaf: Even with challenges facing SNP, support for independence is rock solid
1 year, 5 months ago

Yousaf: Even with challenges facing SNP, support for independence is rock solid

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy First Minister Humza Yousaf has said support for independence is …

Half of Scots believe Humza Yousaf is doing a bad job, poll shows
1 year, 5 months ago

Half of Scots believe Humza Yousaf is doing a bad job, poll shows

The Telegraph  

Humza Yousaf has failed to convince Scots that he is up to the job of running Scotland, a new poll has revealed. Overall, half of Scots believe the First Minister is doing a bad job, with 23 per cent believing he is performing well. On the cost of living, 15 per cent believed Mr Yousaf had done well, compared to …

‘The SNP is in crisis’: Scotland’s Humza Yousaf’s first 100 days
1 year, 5 months ago

‘The SNP is in crisis’: Scotland’s Humza Yousaf’s first 100 days

Al Jazeera  

Humza Yousaf took over the Scottish ruling party following the shock resignation of former leader Nicola Sturgeon. “Humza Yousaf has inherited a very different party compared with the party Nicola Sturgeon inherited from Alex Salmond.” The pro-Scottish independence SNP has been the dominant political force in Scotland since 2007 when the left-wing party secured victory at the devolved Scottish Parliament …

Humza Yousaf says ‘real progress’ being made ahead of marking 100 days as FM
1 year, 5 months ago

Humza Yousaf says ‘real progress’ being made ahead of marking 100 days as FM

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Humza Yousaf admits he has 'no shortcut or wheeze' to achieve Scottish independence
1 year, 6 months ago

Humza Yousaf admits he has 'no shortcut or wheeze' to achieve Scottish independence

The Telegraph  

Humza Yousaf has admitted he has no “short cut or wheeze” to achieve Scottish independence ahead of a special SNP convention on Saturday to discuss the party’s next steps. The First Minister said there was not “a rabbit I’m going to pull out of the hat” during the day-long meeting in Dundee for members to discuss the party’s strategy for …

Ex-Scotland PM Nicola Sturgeon's husband arrested for 'misappropriation' of £600,000 from party fund
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-Scotland PM Nicola Sturgeon's husband arrested for 'misappropriation' of £600,000 from party fund

Firstpost  

It comes just a week after Humza Yousaf was legally sworn in as Scotland’s sixth first minister - replacing Sturgeon after her shock resignation in February. The SNP’s political opponents have called for full transparency from Yousaf and Sturgeon Edinburgh: In connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, husband of former PM of …

Who is Humza Yousaf?
1 year, 8 months ago

Who is Humza Yousaf?

The Hindu  

Humza Yousaf is the head of the Scottish National Party, also known as SNP. Yousaf kicked off his political journey as an office manager for the SNP’s Bashir Ahmad, the first Member of the Scottish Parliament of Muslim-Asian heritage. After Ahmad passed away in 2009, Yousaf went on to work for other members of parliament, including Alex Salmond and Nicola …

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat
1 year, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has laughed off online rumours …

Humza Yousaf | Into the future
1 year, 8 months ago

Humza Yousaf | Into the future

The Hindu  

With the election of Humza Yousaf as the new head of the Scottish National Party and the next First Minister of the country, social media was agog with jokes about how, between him and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, two sons of Pakistan and India, respectively, would negotiate the partition of the U.K. and independence of Scotland generations after a …

A new chapter: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf
1 year, 8 months ago

A new chapter: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Hindu  

Scotland has made history in electing as its First Minister Humza Yousaf, 37, who is, as the son of Pakistani immigrants, the first ever Muslim and person of Asian descent to take up the role, and also the youngest leader in that capacity. Mr. Yousaf won 52% of the votes in the SNP leadership contest for running a campaign that …

Humza Yousaf sworn in as Scotland’s leader as bid for unity falters
1 year, 8 months ago

Humza Yousaf sworn in as Scotland’s leader as bid for unity falters

The Hindu  

Humza Yousaf was sworn in as Scotland’s new leader on Wednesday in a ceremony that blended formal tradition with his Pakistani heritage at Scotland’s highest court, the Court of Session in Edinburgh, as his family watched on. Mr. Yousaf narrowly won a leadership race on Monday after a bruising contest that followed the surprise resignation last month of Nicola Sturgeon, …

'Britain heading towards partition?': Pakistan-origin leader demands Scotland's independence from Sunak
1 year, 8 months ago

'Britain heading towards partition?': Pakistan-origin leader demands Scotland's independence from Sunak

India TV News  

Nearly two days after Scotland elected Humza Yousaf of Pakistani origin as its first leader despite his strong pitch for an independent country, social media flooded with speculations that the dispute between a Muslim and a Hindu leader-- Rishi Sunak-- may divide Britain into two parts. Scotland's demand for independence is not new His party, Scottish National Party, has been …

Humza Yousaf is voted in as Scotland's new First Minister at Holyrood in place of Nicola Sturgeon
1 year, 8 months ago

Humza Yousaf is voted in as Scotland's new First Minister at Holyrood in place of Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf was voted in as Scotland's new First Minister today amid a furious row with JK Rowling over gender reforms. Mr Yousaf, 37, has pledged to continue a High Court fight to get Nicola Sturgeon's Gender Recognition Reform Bill into law, after it was blocked by Rishi Sunak using devolved powers. In a phone call with Prime Minister Rishi …

A Brief History of Scotland: Why new leader Humza Yousaf faces an uphill task on independence
1 year, 8 months ago

A Brief History of Scotland: Why new leader Humza Yousaf faces an uphill task on independence

Firstpost  

Scotland has been a part of Great Britain since 1707. The UK’s top court in November ruled a second independence Humza Yousaf, the new leader of the Scottish National Party, has vowed to ‘deliver independence’. Yousaf, a Pakistani-origin Member of the Scottish Parliament, will replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s new First Minister. The SNP’s position The left-wing, nationalist Scottish National …

JK Rowling warns Humza Yousaf he'll 'disappear through the ice' behind Nicola Sturgeon in gender row
1 year, 8 months ago

JK Rowling warns Humza Yousaf he'll 'disappear through the ice' behind Nicola Sturgeon in gender row

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling warned new SNP leader Humza Yousaf he will follow Nicola Sturgeon into the political wilderness today after he vowed to continue her controversial gender reform battle with Westminster. Humza Yousaf will be installed as Scotland's new First Minister today after scraping home in the SNP leadership battle yesterday Nicola Sturgeon officially tendered her resignation to the King this …

Pakistani-origin Humza Yousaf declared leader of Scottish National Party
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistani-origin Humza Yousaf declared leader of Scottish National Party

The Hindu  

Pakistani-origin Member of the Scottish Parliament Humza Yousaf on March 28 won the Scottish National Party leadership contest and is set to be named as Scotland's new First Minister, replacing Nicola Sturgeon. Mr. Yousaf defeated his closest rival Finance Minister Kate Forbes, who spent some of her formative years in India, where her parents worked as Christian missionaries, and now …

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister
1 year, 8 months ago

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rachel Ormston, research director at Ipsos in Scotland, said the findings underlined “Humza Yousaf’s …

Muslim leader for Scotland a sign of U.K. political diversity
1 year, 8 months ago

Muslim leader for Scotland a sign of U.K. political diversity

LA Times  

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new first minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Humza Yousaf’s recent confirmation as first minister of Scotland made him the first person of color to head the Scottish government, and the first Muslim national leader in any Western democracy. In an acceptance speech Monday, Yousaf said he …

Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf
1 year, 8 months ago

Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s governing party elected Humza Yousaf as its new leader on Monday, making him the first person of color and the first Muslim to lead the country of 5.5 million people. Yousaf, who currently is Scotland’s health minister, beat two other Scottish lawmakers in a contest to replace First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. “They couldn’t have imagined, in their …

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