The Humza Yousaf's priorities will include defining a clear plan for independence, how to progress with the controversial gender recognition reforms, tackling the country's drug deaths, alleviating the cost of living crisis, and turning the NHS around
Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as Scotland's new first minister after he was backed by a majority of MSPs., the 37-year-old faced a vote at Holyrood to confirm him as Nicola Sturgeon's successor.
Opposition parties were able to put themselves forward in the process, but with the backing of the Greens - as well as his own SNP members - Mr Yousaf successfully saw off challenges from Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sawar and Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.
It means Mr Yousaf's name will now be submitted to the King, with a formal session to swear him in expected at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Wednesday.Making his pitch to MSPs, the new SNP leader said:"I will never shy away from tackling the big issues our country faces. I will lead a government that listens carefully and respects the views of all MSPs.
"My starting point will always be that we all want the best for Scotland and the people that we are so privileged to represent, and I will stand up unequivocally for this parliament and against any attempts to undermine devolution.
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