Humza Yousaf Elected as New SNP Leader
Yousaf succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the Scottish National Party
He will also become Scotland's next First Minister
Humza Yousaf has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and will become Scotland's next First Minister.
Yousaf, who is currently the Scottish Health Secretary, was elected after a five-week contest against former Justice Minister Ash Regan.
He will succeed Nicola Sturgeon, who announced her resignation as First Minister in February.
Yousaf said he was "honoured and humbled" to be elected leader of the SNP.
"I want to thank the SNP membership for putting their trust in me," he said.
"I will work tirelessly to deliver for the people of Scotland and to build a fairer, more prosperous and more just society."
Yousaf's election as SNP leader is a significant moment for the party and for Scotland.
He is the first Muslim to lead a major political party in the UK and his election is a sign of the growing diversity of Scottish politics.
Yousaf's election is also likely to reignite the debate on Scottish independence.
The SNP is committed to holding a second referendum on independence, and Yousaf has said that he would support such a referendum if there was a clear mandate for it.
The UK government has said that it will not grant a second independence referendum, but Yousaf has said that he will continue to press the case for one.
Yousaf's election as SNP leader is a major development in Scottish politics.
He is a popular and experienced politician who is likely to make a significant impact on the future of Scotland.
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