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Evening Standard
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David Bond

Labour eyes path to power through Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon formally resigns

Labour will have an opportunity to seize vital seats off the Scottish National Party at the next general election following Humza Yousaf’s appointment as Scotland’s First Minister, a top polling expert said on Tuesday.

Mr Yousaf was set to be confirmed as the first leader from an ethnic minority background to hold the biggest job in Scottish politics on Tuesday afternoon following a bruising and divisive leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

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