21 May Ten people are injured, and two are taken to hospital, after a bus crashes into a bridge in Glasgow and has its roof torn off. While Forbes faced criticism when she announced her opposition to same-sex marriage, Yousaf said he supports it. That remains our priority. [51] Following reports of elderly Scots dying whilst waiting for an ambulance to arrive,[52] Yousaf asked the Ministry of Defence for help and soldiers from the British Army were deployed to drive ambulances. A Muslim of Pakistani descent is now the leader of the Scottish government. On two occasions since 1999, the deputy first minister has assumed the role of 'acting' first minister, inheriting the powers of the first minister in their absence or incapacitation. Ms Sturgeon said Scotland's top law officer, the Lord Advocate, had referred the case to the UK's highest court, with court papers being served on UK government law officers on Tuesday afternoon. Video, The endangered languages that are fighting back, Live reaction to the first minister's statement. How Scotland's incoming prime minister is making history From 1999 to 2007, when Scotland was governed by a LabourLiberal Democrat coalition, the leader of the Liberal Democrats the junior government party was given the role of deputy first minister; a title which they held in conjunction with another ministerial portfolio. Nicola Sturgeon said the question would be the US President Joe Biden hailed US-India ties, while rolling out the pomp and pageantry for visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. [16] Parliament can be dissolved and an extraordinary general election held, before the expiration of the four-year term, but only if two-thirds (or more) of elected MSPs vote for such action in a resolution of the Scottish Parliament. LONDON Nicola Sturgeon, a fiery campaigner for Scotlands independence who led its government for more than eight years, resigned on Wednesday, declaring that 2 May The Scottish Government reverses plans to give 46m to colleges and universities, having identified the money as an "essential saving". "A decision has been taken by the first minister to publish a Bill, and the Lord Advocate has made a referral to the UK Supreme Court. WebThe Prime Minister is the leader of His Majestys Government and is ultimately responsible for the policy and decisions of the government. Rishi Sunak: A quick guide to the UKs new prime minister 25 October 2022 Tory leadership The former chancellor Rishi Sunak is the UK's new prime minister. Humza Yousaf has already given up on Scottish independence Next, the president of the Supreme Court will decide if there are preliminary matters to be addressed and when the case will be heard. I would not go as far as the comedian Ben Elton, who branded Sunak a mendacious, narcissistic sociopath in a subsequent interview with Kuenssberg Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the worlds largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. [21] Throughout Scotland, the first minister outranks all others except the royal family, lord lieutenants, the sheriff principal, the Lord Chancellor, the moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, Commonwealth prime ministers (whilst in the United Kingdom), the speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker. The Scottish Government offers junior doctors in Scotland a 14.5% pay rise. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions. Appointments to the Privy Council of the United Kingdom are made by the monarch, although in practice they are made only on the advice of the UK government. [79] His comments came following a UK Government warning that it may block the inclusion of glass in the recycling scheme, and that policy surrounding deposit return schemes should be "consistent UK wide". He said: "Isn't it the case that the 'Pandemic Nicola' that said she wanted to pull us through is gone and the 'Partisan Nicola Sturgeon' that wants to divide our country is back pursuing a referendum that two thirds of Scots don't want right now?". [62] He said he was not "wedded" with using the next UK general election as a de facto referendum on Scottish independence and that one of the issues would be the inability for 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds to vote. [23], Yousaf was elected to the Scottish Parliament as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral region in the 2011 election. She said she would press on with her plan if this was not granted. That's what we're doing. Listen 3:52. The first minister told MSPs she had written to the prime minister to ask him to negotiate the terms of a section 30 order - which would temporarily transfer the power MSPs vote 6857 to approve the Scottish Government's budget for the 202324 financial year, which includes a tax rise for everyone in Scotland earning more than 43,662. New leader said this will be the independence generation. He accused the first minster of "railroading" parliament into talking about the SNP's "obsession" with another independence vote. [15] The oath is tendered by the Lord President of the Court of Session at a sitting of the Court in Parliament House in Edinburgh. Copyright 2023 NPR. US President Joe Biden hailed US-India ties, while rolling out the pomp and pageantry for visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. It also means we may never know if Scotland's top law officer, the Lord Advocate, would have otherwise allowed the bill to proceed. The Office of the First Minister is located at St Andrews House in Edinburgh.[27]. Scotland voted against independence by 55% to 45% in 2014. [91] He also believes another referendum should only be held if there is clear public support, stating "It isn't good enough to have polls that put support for independence at 50 per cent or 51%. [49] Yousaf said he had promised to take his stepdaughter to Harry Potter World, tweeting that: "Most important job I have is being a good father, step-father & husband to my wife and kids. [13] In such circumstances, the presiding officer would appoint an interim first minister, until the Scottish Parliament determined on a new nominee to be appointed by the monarch. He has been Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Pollok since 2016, having previously been a regional MSP for Glasgow from 2011 to 2016. Scottish Prime Minister By Martin Fletcher Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images What exactly will Rishi Sunak s Conservatives campaign on at next years general election? [59], Yousaf was married to former SNP worker Gail Lythgoe from 2010 to 2016. [76] He has emphasised the need for a wellbeing economy and has proposed introducing a new wealth tax in order to raise money for more welfare benefits. "The people of Scotland need independence now, more than ever before and we will be the generation that delivers independence," he said in a speech in Edinburgh after the results were announced. Read about our approach to external linking. However, an opinion poll this month showed the backing for independence dropped to 39%, or 46% when 'don't knows' are excluded. Use the form below to send it to us and we could be in touch. She said that the lawfulness of the referendum "must be established as a matter of fact, not just opinion". The office is held by Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party since 29 March 2023, following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. As head of the governing party, he is set to become Scotland's first minister. Does he have her popularity or even her presence? This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Joe Biden and Narendra Modi hail 'defining' US-India partnership Every chair of every public body is White. Your contact details will never be published. Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. [45] Professor Steve Turner, Scotland officer for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, contradicted him and said that childrens wards were not seeing a rise in cases with Covid. And there was this striking line yesterday from an analyst that I know who said, you know, when King Charles holds his coronation in May, he's going to be inviting a British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, who is of Indian descent, and a Scottish first minister of Pakistani descent. [13] In those situations, the first minister must tender their resignation and the resignation of their government. [36], On 18 May 2016, he was appointed as Minister for Transport and the Islands following the formation of Sturgeon's second government. [10][11] Shaw died prematurely and the failure of the referendum of 1979 led to the Act not being implemented. The 37-year-old practising Muslim succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the governing Scottish National Party (SNP) and will take over as head of the semi-autonomous government once he wins an approval vote in the Scottish parliament. Yousaf accepted the leadership at an event at Murrayfield Stadium where he promised to lead the party in the interest of all its members. 1 March Statistics released by the Scottish Government indicate Scotland's economy grew by 0.1% during the three months from OctoberDecember 2022. This formed a major part of his leadership election campaign in March 2023, and he was successfully elected as Leader of the Scottish National Party. [70][71], Yousaf will challenge the UK Government's section 35 order of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Will there be another Scottish independence referendum? LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Scottish nationalists picked Humza Yousaf to be the country's next leader on Monday after a bitterly fought contest that exposed deep In some cases your question will be published, displaying your name, age and location as you provide it, unless you state otherwise. Scottish politics are fascinating. Humza Yousaf: Scotland, Britain and Ireland set to be led by - CNN He added that the children in question had been hospitalised for other reasons. The outgoing prime minister supports the Muslim - pro 'gay marriage' - Humza Yousaf. Scottish government seeks independence vote in October 2023 "[10], Yousaf studied politics at the University of Glasgow where he was President of the Glasgow University Muslim Students Association. 23 January 2023 | John Gartside explores the life of John Stuart, the UKs first Scottish prime minister. [citation needed] Yousaf was one of two ethnic-minority pupils to attend his primary school. The first minister is responsible to the Scottish Parliament for their actions and the actions of the overall Scottish Government. 13 March Voting opens in the Scottish National Party leadership election. They are then formally elected by the Scottish Parliament. And there are a number of reasons for that. But she stressed that any referendum would need to be "indisputably lawful" and constitutional - with the Supreme Court being asked to rule on whether the Scottish government has the power to hold a vote without UK government approval. LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Nicola Sturgeon resigned as Scottish first minister on Wednesday, saying her dominance over her party and the country was no "[92][93], In 2020, Yousaf expressed support for increasing the racial diversity among top government positions in Scotland. Scottish independence: 19 October 2023 proposed as date for [72] On his first day as leader of the SNP, he requested a section 30 order from Westminster to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence, this was rejected by Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister. EU countries and EU lawmakers on Tuesday agreed on rules that govern how Big Tech and other companies use European consumer and corporate data, with safeguards against non-EU governments gaining illegal access. Wed 15 Feb 2023 13.04 EST First published on Wed 15 Feb 2023 06.06 EST Nicola Sturgeon has quit as Scotlands first minister in a shock announcement at a press conference in Edinburgh. Scotland's first minister has proposed 19 October 2023 as the date for another referendum on independence. A major incident is declared, with 35 injuries reported, after the 76m-long, Humza Yousaf is confirmed as Scotland's First Minister by a vote in the, 29 March Humza Yousaf is sworn in as Scotland's First Minister at Edinburgh's, Humza Yousaf attends his first session of, 5 April Police arrest former SNP chief executive, 8 April SNP president Mike Russell tells. In practice, a first minister cannot remain in office against the will of the Scottish Parliament; indeed, the Scotland Act explicitly requires the first minister to either resign or seek a parliamentary dissolution (and with it, new elections) if his or her government "no longer enjoys the confidence of the Parliament." Nicola Sturgeon proposes 19 October 2023 as date for referendum. Scotland Faced with zero prospect of achieving Scottish independence any time soon, Humza Yousaf yesterday sought to wave some shiny objects in front of his increasingly unhappy and impatient activists. Scotland is to seek an independence vote in October 2023, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Tuesday. LANGFITT: Yeah. ", "Why did Humza Yousaf miss the Scottish Parliament's final equal marriage vote? [22] He was awarded the Future Force of Politics at the Young Scottish Minority Ethnic Awards in 2009, which was presented to him in Glasgow City Chambers. How to maintain the pretence that we are on the cusp of a second great campaigning effort to win Scotlands freedom from the hated Union? Douglas Ross, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, said another referendum was the "wrong priority for Scotland" and would hinder Scotland's recovery from the pandemic. 25 April The Scottish Government introduces the, 29 April The constituency Labour parties of. The first minister also has the power to appoint the law officers and chief legal officers of the Scottish Government the lord advocate and the solicitor general but only with the support of the Scottish Parliament. According to polling expert Prof Sir John Curtice, the last half dozen polls have - on average - put support for independence at 48%, with 52% against, once "don't know" votes are excluded. [10], Humza attended Mearns Primary School in East Renfrewshire. But as head of transport, there were also troubles with ageing ferries on the western islands. That's because she's making clear it can only go ahead if it is considered legal by judges in the UK Supreme Court - and that's far from certain. Nicola Sturgeon quits to let new leader build case for Scottish It would be up to ordinary Scots to decide how Scotland should be run in future, said Yousaf. [24] The first minister is the highest paid member of the Scottish Government. Scotland In June 2021 he said that ten children up to the age of nine had been admitted to Scottish hospitals in the previous week "because of COVID". WebThe office is held by Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party since 29 March 2023, following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Appointed as a junior minister under Salmond in 2012, Yousaf served as the minister for external affairs and international development until 2014. Scotland Sun 25 Jun 2023 07.10 EDT Last modified on Sun 25 Jun 2023 15.56 EDT The government is prepared to block the pay rises that public sector review bodies recommend, Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. And almost nobody does. His grandfather used to work at this Singer sewing machine factory outside of Glasgow. The House of Commons has voted to accept the privileges committee report on the conduct of former prime minister Boris Johnson during Partygate. 16 June Buckingham Palace announces that Charles III has given Queen Camilla Scotland's highest honour, the, First Minister Humza Yousaf urges Prime Minister, 19 September The Scottish Government is scheduled to begin its legal challenge against Westminster over the UK government's decision to block the controversial, This page was last edited on 27 June 2023, at 18:51. Supreme Court to rule on Scottish referendum plan, Russian missiles hit 'crowded' centre of Ukraine city, Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss into exile, Actor Julian Sands confirmed dead after remains identified, Van life is far from glamorous on LA's streets, China crackdown pushes LGBT groups into the shadows, The endangered languages that are fighting back. [40] The bill has been criticised by the Catholic Church, the National Secular Society as well as writers,[41] and in September 2020 it was amended to remove prosecution for cases of unintentionally stirring up hate, which could theoretically include libraries stocking contentious books. I think the focus of the country should be building a stronger economy. That is obviously a gamble but probably less messy than risking a bill being struck down in court. [17], The first minister, once appointed, continues in office as the head of the Scottish Government until they resign, are dismissed or die in office. And this is true also to some extent - when Sunak, who's a Hindu - when he became prime minister, the coverage was much of the same. [19] Ahmad was a personal influence. World Nov 29, 2021 3:28 PM EDT. [48] The Scottish Government was accused of being missing in action after it emerged that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Yousaf were all on holiday. [75] He supports the introduction of the deposit return scheme, but not in its current form, suggesting it should exclude small businesses. [10] Yousaf was privately educated at Hutchesons' Grammar School, an independent school in Glasgow, where his Modern Studies lessons inspired him to become involved in politics. Ms Sturgeon has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, saying she remains ready to negotiate the formal consent for the vote to be held. [73][failed verification][74][failed verification], Yousaf entered office amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. [20][21] Before his election to the Scottish Parliament, he worked in the SNP's headquarters as a Communications Officer. The SNP fell two seats short of an overall majority in the election, but remained the largest party, with more than double the seats of the Scottish Conservatives. In the letter, Yousaf claimed that "the UK Governments demands, including the removal of glass from DRS, would impact the environment, detrimentally affect businesses based in Scotland, and threaten the viability of the scheme". During the campaign, Yousaf appeared more relaxed than Forbes, a member of the Free Church of Scotland, in balancing his religious views with the party's socially progressive policies. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. The media attack Kate Forbes, 'guilty' of defending marriage. [29] On 25 May 2011, Yousaf was appointed as a Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Office of the First Minister, remaining in this post until 4 September 2012. Resignation can be triggered by the passage of a Motion of No Confidence in the first minister or the Scottish Government or by rejecting a motion of confidence in the Scottish Parliament. LONDON (AP) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to highlight the benefits of remaining in the U.K. when he meets with the Scottish leader on Thursday during his first visit to Scotland since taking office. Nicola Sturgeon, who leads Scotland's semiautonomous government, answers questions Tuesday after announcing plans to hold a 2023 referendum on independence. The complaint was upheld by the Care Inspectorate who found that the nursery "did not promote fairness, equality and respect" in terms of its admission policy. The UK government said it would examine the first minister's proposals, but stressed that its position that "now is not the time" for another referendum had not changed. Scotland Cabinet and Ministers - gov.scot - The Scottish Government Voters in Scotland, which has a Humza Yousaf - Wikipedia The First Minister knows that with a reinvigorated Labour Party breathing down his neck across dozens of constituencies in Scotlands central belt, and with his What could 2023 hold for Scottish politics? - BBC News Yousaf clarified his statement and apologised for "any undue alarm". Sturgeon said she would be writing to British Prime [19] Wallace also became Acting First Minister between 8 November 2001 and 22 November 2001, following the resignation of Henry McLeish.[19]. Screen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. [1/9]Humza Yousaf poses for a picture after being announced as the new Scottish National Party leader in Edinburgh, Britain March 27, 2023. [25], The first minister traditionally resides at Bute House which is located at number 6 Charlotte Square in the New Town of Edinburgh. How Scotland's incoming prime minister is making history : Unlike the office of first minister, the post of deputy is not recognised in statute and confers no extra status on the holder. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Access unmatched financial data, news and content in a highly-customised workflow experience on desktop, web and mobile. Bute was fortunate enough to be born into the, Earldom of Bute, an honour bestowed on his grandfather. Sunak has no right to lecture Starmer on character - New Statesman [90] Yousaf has raised concerns over using the next UK general election as a de facto referendum as it would not allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote. Published March 28, 2023 at 4:11 AM CDT Listen 3:52 A MARTNEZ, HOST: A Muslim of Pakistani descent is now the leader of the Scottish government. [54], On 15 February 2023, Nicola Sturgeon announced her intention to resign the leadership of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland, which triggered a leadership election within the SNP to elect her successor. Following their appointment, the first minister may then nominate ministers to sit in the Scottish Cabinet and junior ministers to form the Scottish Government. In the last seven months theyve had virtually no time from me. WebBuilding a New Scotland The Constitution Paper: First Minister's speech 19 June 2023. Scottish independence: 19 October 2023 proposed as [44], Yousaf entered office amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Yousaf has spoken of the need to focus on building the case for independence and achieving consistent support for the movement, adding that he was open minded on which process to pursue once that level of support was achieved. [83][84][85] He is a follower of his predecessor, Nicola Sturgeon, and is in favour of continuing her socially progressive policies. BBC accused of anti-Tory bias as Ben Elton brands Rishi Sunak a narcissistic sociopath, the Daily Telegraph fulminated. [4] Additional functions of the first minister include promoting and representing Scotland in an official capacity, at home and abroad.[4]. [34] Yousaf also outlined that an independent Scotland would "add a progressive voice to global issues promoting peace, equality and fairness" and added independence would be "achieved through a democratic, peaceful means without a single drop of blood being spilled and engaging with all the diverse communities that make up our rich tapestry in Scotland.". She said: "Let the opposition if they can make the case for continued Westminster rule and then let the people decide.". The 30-minute session enables MSPs to ask questions of the first minister, on any issue. The SNP says that its finances are "in balance" following reports the party is facing a financial crisis. Scottish Mr Johnson said: "We'll study it very carefully and respond properly. [21] The amended scale reflected the transfer of the office of keeper of the Great Seal from the secretary of state for Scotland to the first minister and also created a rank for the presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament. Theres no need to go through all that political anxiety and heartbreak seeking the prime ministers permission to hold a referendum only to be told no when instead you can simply slip on a virtual reality headset and power up the Playstation console. And this is how Yousaf put it yesterday. Lets face it: theres very little more interesting or exciting in modern life than speculation about hypothetical constitutional reform in a country that hasnt been invented yet. Yousaf takes over a party with an overriding objective to end Scotland's three-centuries-long union with England. Scotland THANK YOU.

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