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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

‘Passing buck’ on British IS suspects risks terrorist breeding ground – Lamont

Revoking the nationality of Shamima Begum is a form of capital punishment, leaving her as ‘the breathing dead’, the Government was told.

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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

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…

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Labour Party refuses to disclose why long-serving Nottingham Councillor Hassan Ahmed was expelled from party

Hassan Ahmed was first elected as a Nottingham Labour councillor in 1987, but the party has now decided to throw him out with just over a month until the next election

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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.

Daily Record

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.

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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 Conversation

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.

ABC News

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 Week

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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The National (Scotland)

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.

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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.”

The National (Scotland)

What has Humza Yousaf said on policy - and the route to independence?

HUMZA Yousaf has been elected leader of the SNP on a promise to deliver a fairer Scotland – but what are his policy ideas and how does he hope to…

The National (Scotland)

FULL SPEECH: Humza Yousaf's words after winning SNP leadership contest

Can I begin by thanking our National Secretary Lorna Finn and can I thank our headquarters staff for all the effort they have put in right…

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Douglas Ross reacts to Humza Yousaf's SNP leadership win

Scottish Conservative leader, Douglas Ross, has said that he has “serious concerns” – after Humza Yousaf wins the race to become the next…

The Independent UK

Promises made on the SNP leadership campaign trail

Winner Humza Yousaf and runner-up Kate Forbes made a number of commitments which differ from current plans.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf vows to lead Scotland 'in the interests of all our citizens' after victory

The Glasgow Pollok MSP and Health Secretary was elected to replace Nicola Sturgeon at the second round with 52 per cent of the vote.

The National (Scotland)

Yes movement reacts to Humza Yousaf being named as new SNP leader

AS the SNP reacts to Humza Yousaf being named as their new leader, the Yes movement has also reacted.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf is elected as the new SNP leader

He is also set to become the next First Minister.

The Independent UK

New SNP leader Humza Yousaf congratulated but warned of challenges ahead

Mr Yousaf defeated fellow leadership candidates Kate Forbes and Ash Regan.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf says he is ‘luckiest man in the world’ after being named SNP leader

Mr Yousaf will become the youngest ever first minister, and the first ever person from a minority ethnic background to hold the top job.

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