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MYSTERIOUS: 67 - What They Never Told You

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)

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

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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

Nicola Sturgeon’s key achievements and challenges in office

The winner of the race to replace the longest-serving first minister in Scotland’s history was declared on Monday.

The Independent UK

'Labour’s Scottish leader and Keir Starmer real winners of Nicola Sturgeon’s step-down'

Humza Yousaf is set to be Scotland’s first Muslim First Minister is a landmark moment - but a bitter battle for leadership has exposed damaging cracks in the SNP

Daily Mirror

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…

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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 Guardian - UK

JK Rowling hits out at Humza Yousaf after SNP leadership election win

HUMZA Yousaf’s time as SNP leader will be brought to an end by his support for gender reform, JK Rowling has suggested.

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

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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

Daily Record

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

Humza Yousaf to demand Section 30 order 'right away' in campaign for Scottish independence

Yousaf said he would seek the powers to hold another referendum on Scottish independence "right away".

The Guardian - UK

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

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The National (Scotland)

UK Government pours cold water on prospect of Section 30 order after Yousaf win

HUMZA Yousaf has said he will ask for a Section 30 order “right away” just hours after he took over in the top job.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

How the world's media reported on Humza Yousaf's SNP election win

HUMZA Yousaf’s election as SNP leader, and expected nomination as Scotland’s first Muslim leader, has made headlines around the world.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

When is the next Scottish election? Humza Yousaf named SNP leader

Mr Yousaf will serve as the First Minister of Scotland after the vote is confirmed in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon gives update on 'double or quits' bet with Douglas Ross

NICOLA Sturgeon has issued an update on her “double or quits” bet with Douglas Ross on who would last longer in their positions as First…

The Independent UK

Next steps for the Scottish independence campaign after Humza Yousaf elected

Mr Yousaf wants the SNP to hold a series of meetings where party members will debate the way forward.

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