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The party council unanimously voted to support Humza Yousaf in becoming First Minister and to continue with the Bute House Agreement.

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…

Alex Salmond’s Alba Party congratulated Humza Yousaf on his win in the SNP leadership contest but also said “continuity won’t cut it.”

Succession is the final act of leadership. For as long as power has been concentrated in the hands of mortals, men and women have sought to ensure they are followed by their chosen heir – perhaps an oldest child or political protégé. But if you want to make god laugh,…

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

He is also set to become the next First Minister.

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

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

KATE Forbes has congratulated her SNP leadership rival Humza Yousaf on his victory.