“My main message was to urge caution, not to cause any undue alarm, I regret if that was the case.”
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Humza Yousaf
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 prev…
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politics · First Minister of Scotland from 2023 to 2024 · politician · also Humza Yousaf, Humza Haroon Yousaf, Yousaf
Born 7 April 1985 · Q174924
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2026· 16 entries
“aid the cause of independence.”
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“more radical approaches are needed to tackle drug deaths and addiction”
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“the right to access a system of healthcare free at the point of need, as well as rules on land ownership and environmental provisions”
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“Most important job I have is being a good father, step-father & husband to my wife and kids. In the last seven months they”
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| Associated Press Of Pakistan: Chairman Senate of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani addressing the closing ceremony of "Strategic Planning and Leadership Excellence Programme" at National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF).
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DNA India: Honour, Misogyny, TikTok: From Sana Yousaf to Shamso Bibi, why Pakistan's women influencers are under attack
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satyaagrah.com: "ख़ुदा ने औरत को रुतबा वो बे-मिसाल दिया": From Taxila to Islamabad and Quetta, the tragic murders of TikTok stars Shamso Bibi, Sana Yousaf, and Hira Anwar reveal a terrifying wave of violence targeting Pakistani women who dare to claim digita
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| Associated Press Of Pakistan: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
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Scottish Daily Express: Hapless Humza Yousaf mocked after launching crisis management venture
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The Times: Humza Yousaf critics ridicule new ‘crisis management’ career
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UrduPoint: Govt Sets Rs 1.2 Mln Expense For 40-days Hajj Scheme; Religious Minister For Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf
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Public attention spiked: 3,055 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6× the usual 508, with 1 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 2,589 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.1× the usual 508, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: Humza Yousaf says Peter Murrell deserves ‘hefty’ sentence for embezzlement
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BBC: It felt surreal to go shopping without police protection - Humza Yousaf
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2025· 2 entries
“I think political leaders should stop beating around the bush, should call what they’re seeing in Gaza. We are seeing not only a humanitarian crisis, but also seeing senior members of the Netanyahu government making statements that are frankly the textbook definition of ethnic cleansing. And that should be condemned in the strongest possible manner.”
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“Let me be clear: Scotland is ready to play her part. Our hospitals will treat the injured men, women and children of Gaza where we can.”
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2024· 11 entries
The Guardian: Humza Yousaf to stand down and warns over Elon Musk’s UK election threat
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Anadolu Ajansi: Humza Yousaf to quit front-line politics in 2026, criticizes Elon Musk’s influence on global elections
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Daily Record: Humza Yousaf fears Elon Musk has accessed his private Twitter messages following online spat
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The Guardian: Humza Yousaf concedes sacking Scottish Greens was a mistake
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Forbes: Feud Between Elon Musk And Scottish Politician Humza Yousaf Escalates As Accusations Fly Of Racism And 'Dangerous' Behavior
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The Guardian: Humza Yousaf’s poor judgment led to his downfall | Letters
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Yahoo: Humza Yousaf: Scottish first minister chokes up in emotional resignation speech
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CNBC: Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns after ending power-sharing agreement
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Reported claimRated Evaluation: False. As of the time of writing at 3.49pm on April 26, Mr Yousaf is still in his post as First Minister. He has also insisted that he will not resign, despite facing a vote of no confidence in his leadership. · PA Media
PA Media rated the claim “Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned from his post” Evaluation: False. As of the time of writing at 3.49pm on April 26, Mr Yousaf is still in his post as First Minister. He has also insisted that he will not resign, despite facing a vote of no confidence in his leadership..
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Yahoo: Unionists can oust ‘dud’ Humza Yousaf with tactical vote for Scottish Tories
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On 17 July 2024, Yousaf announced the birth of their second child.
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2023· 5 entries
India Today rated the claim “Pakistani-origin politician Humza Yousaf took oath as Scotland's First Minister in Urdu.” Half true.
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Campaign: 2023 SNP leadership election.
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Career landmark: First Minister of Scotland (2023–2024).
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“firmly committed to equality for everyone”
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That he was "firmly committed to equality for everyone" and has vocally supported same-sex marriage and gender reforms for transgender persons
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2021· 4 entries
Career landmark: Member of the 6th Scottish Parliament (2021–2026).
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Was appointed health secretary during the later phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and was responsible for the NHS's recovery, as well as the mass roll-out of the vaccination programme which began under his predecessor
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Due to delayed access to emergency treatment
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Career landmark: Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care (2021–2023).
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2020· 1 entry
Yousaf expressed support for increasing the racial diversity among top government positions in Scotland
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2019· 1 entry
Married psychotherapist Nadia El-Nakla and has two daughters and one stepdaughter
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2018· 2 entries
Yousaf was promoted to the cabinet as justice secretary
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Career landmark: Cabinet Secretary for Justice (2018–2021).
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2016· 2 entries
Career landmark: Member of the 5th Scottish Parliament (2016–2021).
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Career landmark: Minister for Transport and the Islands (2016–2018).
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2014· 2 entries
Was absent for the final vote of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 due to a ministerial engagement, although he voted in favour of the bill in earlier stages
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And after she was sworn in as first minister, he was subsequently appointed as Europe minister before being appointed Minister for Transport and the Islands in 2016
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2012· 2 entries
Career landmark: Minister for Europe and International Development (2012–2016).
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Yousaf served as Minister for External Affairs and International Development until 2014
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2011· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the 4th Scottish Parliament (2011–2016).
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2009· 2 entries
Yousaf went on to work as a parliamentary assistant for both Alex Salmond and Sturgeon
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Which was presented to him in Glasgow City Chambers
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2008· 1 entry
While working as an aide, Yousaf partook of the International Visitor Leadership Program, a professional exchange run by the United States Department of State
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2006· 1 entry
Yousaf worked in an O2 call centre, before working as a parliamentary assistant for Bashir Ahmad, from Ahmad's election as Scotland's first Muslim MSP in 2007 until Ahmad's death two years later
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1985· 1 entry
Born 1985-04-07.
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