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Scottish parliament poised to confirm Yousaf as first minister

Edinburgh (AFP) - Scotland's parliament is set to confirm Humza Yousaf as the new first minister on Tuesday, after he narrowly won the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.

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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

Yousaf has ‘power to govern’ Scotland without election, says campaign manager

Scottish Labour is pushing for an early election following the SNP leadership race.

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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)

Lanarkshire politicians congratulate new SNP leader

Humza Yousaf won the party's election to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Record

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

Scots parliament poised to confirm Yousaf as first minister

Edinburgh (AFP) - Scotland's devolved lawmakers are set to confirm Humza Yousaf as the new first minister on Tuesday, after he narrowly won the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.

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How is a new first minister selected at Holyrood?

WE now know the new leader of the SNP is John Swinney, but he does not automatically become first minister.

The National (Scotland)

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)

Scotland's poverty crisis will make or break Humza Yousaf

Record View says Humza Yousaf must prioritise tackling poverty in Scotland when he steps up as First Minister.

Daily Record

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

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

A poll by Ipsos Scotland found 50% of adults felt things were going in the wrong direction, with just 25% saying the opposite.

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…

France 24

'I'm pleased, and I'm a Unionist!': Glaswegians react to Humza Yousaf's victory

With Humza Yousaf announced as the new SNP leader this afternoon, the people of Glasgow had their say on the next First Minister of Scotland…

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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 National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf meets with Scottish Greens co-leaders and commits to progressive values

HUMZA Yousaf reiterated his commitment to “progressive values” in a meeting with the Scottish Greens co-leaders following his SNP leadership…

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf must work to prevent his coalition of support from splintering

New leader needs to convince Scotland that he can take the SNP in a fresh direction

The National (Scotland)

Alex Cole-Hamilton puts himself forward to be first minister

The Scottish LibDem leader, whose party has four MSPs in Holyrood, has put himself in the running ahead of a vote in Holyrood on Tuesday.

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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

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

The National (Scotland)

What it was like in the room as Humza Yousaf was revealed as the new SNP leader

In the long hour before the results were announced, one SNP insider joked to another that they would form a break-away party if Forbes won

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

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