Humza Yousaf
United Kingdom
Scottish National
First Minister of Scotland
government
Humza Haroon Yousaf is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from March 2023 to May 2024. He served under his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon as justice secretary from 2018 to 2021 and then as health secretary from 2021 to 2023. He served as Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Pollok from 2016 to 2026, having previously been a regional MSP for Glasgow from 2011 to 2016.
Standing...
Stories...
Sep 16, 2026
Lean Right
The former SNP leader remains a prominent voice in Scottish politics, criticising Labour's record.
Conservatives see the SNP as obsessed with independence and neglecting Scotland's real issues like education and health.
Sep 16, 2026
Center
As SNP leader, Yousaf often comments on UK-wide issues affecting Scotland, including cost-of-living and public safety, though not directly in articles.
Lib Dems in Scotland work with SNP on some devolved matters but oppose independence, criticising Yousaf for divisive constitutional focus over daily priorities.
Jul 30, 2026
Lean Right
Yousaf struggles with declining SNP support and a stalled independence push.
Conservatives see Yousaf's weakness as an opportunity to argue against Scottish nationalism and union unity.
Jul 29, 2026
Lean Right
Scottish First Minister facing political crisis after ending power-sharing deal with Greens.
Conservative wariness: his SNP government's instability highlights the dangers of separatism and progressive alliances.
Jul 20, 2026
Lean Right
First Minister of Scotland, his government is struggling with NHS waiting times and education results.
A weak leader who has failed to make the case for independence, and whose party is fracturing over trans rights.