Humza Yousaf to demand Section 30 order 'right away' in campaign for Scottish independence Yousaf said he would seek the powers to hold another referendum on Scottish independence "right away". Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023
The SNP was already clouded by failure – under Humza Yousaf it could lose power altogether This bitterly fought contest has only widened divisions, and the opposition parties are already circling, says Herald columnist Dani Garavelli The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023
UK Government pours cold water on prospect of Section 30 order after Yousaf win HUMZA Yousaf has said he will ask for a Section 30 order “right away” just hours after he took over in the top job. The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023
Anas Sarwar questions Humza Yousaf mandate to lead Scotland and brands SNP 'chaotic and divided' Anas Sarwar questioned whether Humza Yousaf would prioritise the cost-of-living crisis ahead of pushing for Scottish independence. Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023
How the world's media reported on Humza Yousaf's SNP election win HUMZA Yousaf’s election as SNP leader, and expected nomination as Scotland’s first Muslim leader, has made headlines around the world. The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023
Humza Yousaf to request Section 30 order for IndyRef2 ‘right away’ Mr Yousaf said he would seek the powers to hold another independence referendum immediately. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023
When is the next Scottish election? Humza Yousaf named SNP leader Mr Yousaf will serve as the First Minister of Scotland after the vote is confirmed in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2023
New SNP leader facing 'tough job' as Midlothian and East Lothian members welcome result East Lothian councillor Lyn Jardine said new SNP leader Humza Yousaf had recognised the importance of local government and SNP councillors in his speech after his win was annouced at Murrayfield today Edinburgh Live · Mar 27, 2023
Scottish Greens unanimously agree to work with new SNP leader Humza Yousaf The party is to continue with the Bute House agreement that brought it into government in Scotland. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023
Next steps for the Scottish independence campaign after Humza Yousaf elected Mr Yousaf wants the SNP to hold a series of meetings where party members will debate the way forward. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023
Ash Regan reacts to Humza Yousaf's win ASH Regan has congratulated Humza Yousaf on his victory over her in the SNP leadership contest. The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023
Scottish Greens vote to continue partnership with the SNP in Government The party council unanimously voted to support Humza Yousaf in becoming First Minister and to continue with the Bute House Agreement. Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023
Humza Yousaf Wins Race to Be Scotland’s Next Leader, Vowing to Revive Independence Scottish nationalists picked Humza Yousaf to be the country's next leader on Monday after a bitterly fought contest that exposed deep divisions in his party over policy and a stalled independence campaign. The 37-year-old practicing Muslim succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the governing Scottish National Party (SNP) and will… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2023
Muslim groups 'proud' as Humza Yousaf set to 'smash glass ceiling' MUSLIM community and campaign groups have reacted with pride to the election of Humza Yousaf as SNP leader. The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Muslim Council of Great Britain: Yousaf election ‘momentous’ for Scotland and UK Mr Yousaf will be the first person from an ethnic minority background to be Scotland’s first minister.
Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023 Who is new SNP leader Humza Yousaf? The 37-year-old will be the youngest ever first minister and the first person from an ethnic minority background to hold the role.
Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023 Scotland’s new leader faces same old rancor over independence Taking the stage like a rock star to cheering fans, Nicola Sturgeon did what she’d done for almost a decade as leader of Scotland’s independence campaign. She rallied her troops for the next fight.
The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023 Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland's first minister: a decade of polls suggest he'll struggle to deliver independence, just like Nicola Sturgeon Humza Yousaf is to be the first minister of Scotland after narrowly winning the election for leader of the Scottish National Party. In his victory speech, he said he was “determined to deliver” independence for Scotland. But Yousaf only narrowly won the contest, which is a significant hindrance to this…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023 Scottish Greens unanimously vote to continue the Bute House Agreement The Scottish Greens Party Council has unanimously voted to agree to continue the Bute House Agreement.
ABC News · Mar 27, 2023 Humza Yousaf wins vote to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader Humza Yousaf narrowly succeeds over conservative Christian Kate Forbes to win the contest for leader of the SNP, pledging to continue the fights for gender self-identification and Scottish independence championed by Nicola Sturgeon.
The Week · Mar 27, 2023 Humza Yousaf: the ‘Irn-Bru-swigging’ new SNP leader Humza Yousaf is the first Scottish politician from an ethnic minority to become first minister after winning the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 Tight result shows continuity won’t cut it for SNP, says Forbes The Finance Secretary said she backed Humza Yousaf after he was announced as the new SNP leader.
Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023 Kate Forbes defends 'continuity not cutting it' message as her SNP leadership campaign falls short The Finance Secretary was pipped at the post by Humza Yousaf in an SNP leadership contest that was closer than many people had predicted.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023 Scotland reacts as Humza Yousaf becomes SNP leader PEOPLE across Scotland have been reacting after Humza Yousaf was named as the SNP leader this afternoon.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023 Alex Salmond says ‘continuity won’t cut it’ after Humza Yousaf win Alex Salmond’s Alba Party congratulated Humza Yousaf on his win in the SNP leadership contest but also said “continuity won’t cut it.”