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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Craig Paton

Humza Yousaf: A trailblazer in the top job who was never in control

Humza Yousaf had a troubled tenure as Scotland’s first minister (PA) - (PA Archive)

Humza Yousaf was the first person from an ethnic minority background to be first minister of Scotland as well as the youngest, but he will be remembered for his shaky tenure in charge.

While he avoided being the shortest incumbent of the post, a title held by Labour’s Henry McLeish after he was in office for one year and 12 days between 2000 and 2001, Mr Yousaf had a tricky time in the top job in Scottish politics.

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