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Humza Yousef becomes Scotland's first Muslim leader

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New First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf standing on an election platform in front of a banner reading "Stronger for Scotland".

Humza Yousaf has been elected new SNP party leader and First Minister of Scotland, becoming the youngest Scot to hold the position. Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Scotland is set to have its youngest, and first-ever Muslim leader. 37-year-old Humza Yousaf won the vote to be the new leader of the ruling Scottish National Party, after a bitterly-fought contest to succeed the outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

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Scotland is set to have its youngest, and first-ever Muslim leader. 37-year-old Humza Yousaf won the vote to be the new leader of the ruling Scottish National Party, after a bitterly-fought contest to succeed the outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

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