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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

Daily Record

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

Daily Record

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

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

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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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

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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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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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.”

Evening Standard

OPINION - Humza Yousaf wins SNP leadership election

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,…

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.

AFP

Humza Yousaf: Scotland's first Muslim leader

Edinburgh (AFP) - Humza Yousaf, the first Muslim leader of a major UK political party, faces an uphill battle to revive Scotland's drive for independence following the long tenure of his close ally Nicola Sturgeon.

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Humza Yousaf wins Scottish leadership race

Edinburgh (AFP) - Humza Yousaf on Monday won the race to become Scotland's new leader, its youngest and first from a minority ethnic background, charged with reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon's long tenure.

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.

The National (Scotland)

'Uniformity is not unity': Kate Forbes speaks out after Humza Yousaf win

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

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership results: All the key numbers as Humza Yousaf is declared winner

HUMZA Yousaf has been elected the new leader of the SNP in a close-run leadership race.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf is elected new SNP leader and prospective First Minister

The announcement was made at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.

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