The Latest Breaking News from Humza Yousaf

Forbes turned down cabinet job for ‘better work life balance’, claims Robison

The Deputy First Minister said Mr Yousaf’s cabinet will look and feel ‘quite different’.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Almost half of young Muslims have faced Islamophobia, polling suggests

The results have been deemed ‘especially prescient’ as they come in the same week as Scotland’s first Muslim leader was voted in.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Humza Yousaf to be sworn in as First Minister

The ceremony will be held at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2023

Humza Yousaf to be sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister

The ceremony will be held at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Humza Yousaf says FM vote sends ‘strong message’ but SNP unity bid stumbles

Scotland’s first Muslim leader hails victory but rival Kate Forbes rejects offer of cabinet post

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

Independence timing 'more uncertain' after SNP leadership race, Patrick Harvie says

PATRICK Harvie told The National that while he’s “convinced more than ever” that Scotland will become independent, the timing is much more…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023

Kate Forbes to leave Scottish Government after ‘turning down demotion’ from First Minister Humza Yousaf

Former finance secretary is believed to have turned down offer of rural affairs job by First Minister Humza Yousaf

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2023

Kate Forbes to leave Government after finishing second in SNP leadership race

She is believed to have been offered the rural affairs job by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, but turned it down.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Humza Yousaf: Scotland gets a Muslim leader in a moment of extraordinary change for British politics

Humza Yousaf’s appointment as first minister of Scotland is a historic moment for the UK. It means that, for the first time in history, the country has a Hindu prime minister in Westminster (Rishi Sunak) and a Muslim first minister in Scotland.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2023

Kate Forbes rejects Cabinet demotion from Humza Yousaf as SNP tensions mount

The Finance Secretary will be leaving the Government after turning down a job offer

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023