Humza Yousaf — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from March 2023 to May 2024.
Became the youngest person, first Scottish Asian, and first Muslim to hold the office of First Minister.
Currently serves as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Pollok since 2016.
Previously held cabinet positions as Justice Secretary (2018-2021) and Health Secretary (2021-2023).
Introduced the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 as Justice Secretary.
Studied politics at the University of Glasgow.

Biography

Humza 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 made history as the youngest person, the first Scottish Asian, and the first Muslim to hold the office of First Minister. He was sworn into the Privy Council in May 2023.