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Glasgow MSP Humza Yousaf confirmed as First Minister of Scotland following Holyrood vote

Humza Yousaf was announced as the new leader of the SNP yesterday and has now been confirmed as the First Minister of Scotland after Nicola Sturgeon stepped down.

Glasgow Live

JK Rowling suggests new SNP leader Humza Yousaf will ‘disappear through ice’ over gender reform plans

Yousaf plans to fight the UK Government over the Gender Recognition Bill which it previously blocked

Evening Standard

Humza Yousaf: can new SNP leader keep Starmer out in Scotland?

The newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party faces a huge challenge to reunite his party and see off the growing threat posed by Labour north of the border.

The Week

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OPINION - Humza Yousaf is a serious downgrade for the SNP

DEAR friends in the capital, I bring news from the frozen north: the Union is safe.

Evening Standard

Alba Party say 'hundreds of new members' have joined since Humza Yousaf's victory

THE Alba Party have said they have seen “hundreds of new members” join following the announcement of Humza Yousaf as the new leader of the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

Labour set to take only 10 SNP seats in Scotland, says polling guru John Curtice

Keir Starmer’s party eyeing 16 to 20 Westminster seats north of the border

The Independent UK

Labour eyes path to power through Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon formally resigns

Labour will have an opportunity to seize vital seats off the Scottish National Party at the next general election following Humza Yousaf’s appointment as Scotland’s First Minister, a top polling expert said on Tuesday.

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Perth and Kinross politicians react after Humza Yousaf named successor to Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

Local SNP representatives welcomed him in but one Conservative MSP said he has a "huge job" to prove himself

Daily Record

Yousaf urged to include Forbes and Regan in cabinet

Humza Yousaf is expected to be elected first minister on Tuesday and set out his government team this week.

The Independent UK

Stephen Flynn plays down extent of divisions in SNP

STEPHEN Flynn has played down the extent of divisions in the SNP following the leadership election.

The National (Scotland)

Tuesday briefing: What Humza Yousaf’s win means for Scotland, the SNP and independence

In today’s newsletter: The former health minister inherits a party, country and movement in flux from predecessor Nicola Sturgeon

The Guardian - UK

Who will serve in Humza Yousaf's first government?

HUMZA Yousaf now faces the task of forming the new Scottish Government and picking who will serve in his cabinet.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister

The 37-year-old will be formally elected by MSPs as Scotland’s sixth first minister.

The Independent UK

How 'continuity candidate' Humza Yousaf clinched Scotland's top job

After a short but bitter leadership contest, Humza Yousaf was elected the new leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on Monday and will soon take over from the formidable Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's first minister. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at how Yousaf successfully won over party members…

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The National (Scotland)

Watch as SNP member who quit party explains why they rejoined today

AN SNP supporter who cancelled their membership only weeks ago has re-joined the party, just hours after Humza Yousaf’s victory.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the SNP’s new leader: he understands Brexit won’t help Scotland

Editorial: Humza Yousaf argues a union with England frustrates Scotland’s hopes, but one with Europe energises them

The Guardian - UK

Scottish National party in no mood to party as contest finally ends

After the longest short leadership campaign in history, Humza Yousaf was declared winner of a divided SNP

The Independent UK

Scottish independence ‘dead’ after Humza Yousaf SNP win, claim Labour and Tories

Nicola Sturgeon’s successor to demand referendum ‘straight away’ and vows to lead Scotland back into EU

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Daily Record

Humza Yousaf needs to get a grip of the SNP before his critics grind him down

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Yousaf, who won the SNP contest today, has a short period in which to stamp his authority on his divided party

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf inherits divided SNP amid clamour for reform

Having styled himself as the continuity candidate, the leadership contest has highlighted how much needs to change inside the party

Evening Standard

Humza Yousaf to seek powers for IndyRef2 ‘right away’

Mr Yousaf said he would request a Section 30 order to allow the Scottish Parliament to legislate for a referendum on independence

Daily Record

Alex Salmond warns Humza Yousaf not to kick Scottish independence 'into the long grass'

The former First Minister warned Yousaf he needed to listen to what the other candidates said during the campaign.

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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