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Humza Haroon Yousaf (/ ˈ h ʌ m z ə ˈ j uː s ə f /; [1] born 7 April 1985) is a British politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from March 2023 until his resignation in May 2024.
Former leader Jo Swinson stated that Sturgeon was a strong leader, formidable opponent and important feminist role model. [160] Sturgeon's resignation also gained international reaction with the Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir praising Sturgeon for her leadership and hoped she would "continue to be a powerful voice on the world ...
The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland, leader of the Scottish Government and keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland.The first minister is responsible for the exercise of functions by the Cabinet of the Scottish Government; policy development and coordination; relationships with the rest of the United Kingdom, Europe and international relations.
As Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces her resignation from the role, we take a look at what her decision means for the Scottish National Party, the government and the country. Ms ...
SNP leader has announced she will stand down as first minister of Scotland after eight years Nicola Sturgeon resigns – live: Tearful Scottish first minister says ‘politics is brutal’ as she ...
The Bute House Agreement saw the Scottish Greens brought into government for the first time in 2021. Yousaf attracted growing criticism in Scotland and from politicians across the U.K. over his ...
On 23 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Sturgeon ordered Scotland into "lockdown", limiting the reasons why people may leave their homes in an attempt to limit the spread of the virus, to protect the health of the population, and to ease the pressure the virus placed on NHS Scotland services and workforce.
1 November: Geoffrey Howe, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, over differences with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher over government policy on the European Monetary System. 27 November : Margaret Thatcher , Prime Minister of the United Kingdom , after narrowly failing to win outright in the first round of a leadership contest .