Hamza Yusuf was sworn in in like scotland first minister Wed, to become first Muslim leader of a government in Western Europe.
Youssef is 37 years old also Youngest captain to date of The Scottish National Party (SNP) and vows to revitalize its ailing party campaign for independence.
but after that won the race To succeed long-serving Nicola Sturgeon on Monday, he was driving already He is being questioned after defeated rival Kate Forbes refuses to serve in his government.
Outgoing financing minister offered a more junior role Joseph, despite the approaching victory. Expired with 48% of preferential votes of SNP members to 52%.
Yusuf’s allies claimed that the reason behind this was Forbes wanted To dedicate more time to family life after a recent birth. but in In press reports, her supporters were critical of the job offer.
He was doing the rest of Wed rounded out his government after being sworn in in By Colin Sutherland, The Lord Chancellor of Scotland highest court, court of a class.
the new first minister He vowed to “serve His Majesty King Charles III well and truly, in spite of his pronouncement.” support for Revocation of ownership in favor of a elected head of state for Scotland.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated Yusuf in phone call shortly after new The leader SNP has been confirmed as first minister by the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.
Youssef said call It was “constructive” — but he assured Sonck that “democratic desires of Scotland people And parliament” should to be respected by London.
Sunak stressed instead that the two governments should work together on day to day policy matters, according to Downing Street.
Hamza Yusuf was sworn in in like scotland first minister Wed, to become first Muslim leader of a government in Western Europe.
Youssef is 37 years old also Youngest captain to date of The Scottish National Party (SNP) and vows to revitalize its ailing party campaign for independence.
but after that won the race To succeed long-serving Nicola Sturgeon on Monday, he was driving already He is being questioned after defeated rival Kate Forbes refuses to serve in his government.
Outgoing financing minister offered a more junior role Joseph, despite the approaching victory. Expired with 48% of preferential votes of SNP members to 52%.
Yusuf’s allies claimed that the reason behind this was Forbes wanted To dedicate more time to family life after a recent birth. but in In press reports, her supporters were critical of the job offer.
He was doing the rest of Wed rounded out his government after being sworn in in By Colin Sutherland, The Lord Chancellor of Scotland highest court, court of a class.
the new first minister He vowed to “serve His Majesty King Charles III well and truly, in spite of his pronouncement.” support for Revocation of ownership in favor of a elected head of state for Scotland.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated Yusuf in phone call shortly after new The leader SNP has been confirmed as first minister by the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.
Youssef said call It was “constructive” — but he assured Sonck that “democratic desires of Scotland people And parliament” should to be respected by London.
Sunak stressed instead that the two governments should work together on day to day policy matters, according to Downing Street.