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Humza Yousaf Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf, 2023.

Humza Yousaf

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Also known as: Humza Haroon Yousaf
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Humza Haroon Yousaf
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April 7, 1985, Glasgow, Scotland (age 39)
Political Affiliation:
Scottish National Party
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Who is Humza Yousaf? The rise and fall of a former first minister • Dec. 17, 2024, 6:01 AM ET (BBC)
Ex-First Minister Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election • Dec. 17, 2024, 4:28 AM ET (BBC)

Humza Yousaf (born April 7, 1985, Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish politician who in 2023 became the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the sixth first minister of Scotland when he replaced the long-serving Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf, who is of Pakistani heritage, is the second Muslim to lead a major British political party and the first person of color to serve as Scotland’s first minister. In April 2024, after the collapse of a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens and with the looming threat of votes of no confidence, Yousaf announced his resignation as first minister. Yousaf was ...(100 of 1358 words)

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