The Latest Breaking News from Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf forgot the rule: leaders who want to look tough look stupid

Only this week the first minister said he was delighted with his coalition with the Greens. But then …

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

What was the SNP and Greens’ deal and what happens now it has ended?

Coalition agreement has frustrated many in the SNP who fear the party is losing support by prioritising the wrong issues

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Humza Yousaf in peril as Greens say they will back no confidence motion

Former coalition partners’ decision brings Scottish first minister to brink of losing vote, which could make his position untenable

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Humza Yousaf ‘shocked’ by embezzlement charges against Peter Murrell

First minister of Scotland describes case as a ‘very serious and concerning matter’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon describes Peter Murrell police charge as 'incredibly difficult'

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was charged in connection with embezzlement of funds

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024

Brickbat: You Hate To See It

Police Scotland received thousands of complaints under the nation's new hate crimes law just in the first few days after it took effect. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf told The Telegraph that "a tiny percentage" of the numerous complaints are "turning into actual investigations," but control room staff is running…

Reason · Apr 19, 2024

‘Reprehensible retreat’: fury as Scottish ministers scrap carbon emissions pledge

Climate campaigners complain of short-termism as country abandons target to cut carbon emissions by 75% by 2030

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024

No case for closing Scotland’s only NHS gender services clinic, says first minister

Government under pressure to respond to Cass review which questioned medical basis for prescribing puberty blockers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

Labour candidate in Scotland suspended over ‘racist’ social media activity

Constituent reported tweets liked and shared by Wilma Brown, who was to stand in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024

Labour suspends general election candidate standing in Gordon Brown's former seat over racism row

Wilma Brown appears to have shared offensive posts, including one which branded Scottish leader Humza Yousaf the ‘first minister of Gaza’

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2024