As Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf has emerged as the frontrunner to take her place. Yousaf, who is currently the Scottish health secretary, has pledged to uphold Sturgeon’s socially progressive policy agenda.
Yousaf praised Sturgeon’s work over the last decade, calling her an “incredible party leader” and “an exceptional First Minister.”
Outlining his bid in a video announcing that he will be running for the role, Yousaf said:
