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Humza Yousef becomes Scotland's first Muslim leader

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Former Health Secretary Humza Yousaf speaks in Edinburgh after he is announced as the new leader of the Scottish National Party and Scotland’s next First Minister. Source: EPA / ROBERT PERRY

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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. He faces big challenges, including a restarting a stalled push for independence.

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