Scotland: Humza Yousaf chosen by the separatists to become the new Prime Minister

Humza Yousaf was elected on Monday March 27 by members of the Scottish independence party SNP to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as head of local government and thus resume the fight for self-determination, according to official results.

Aged 37, this close ally of Nicola Sturgeon, of whom he was Minister of Health, becomes leader of the independence party and must be elected Prime Minister on Tuesday by the local Parliament. He also becomes the first Muslim to lead a major political party in the UK.

“The people of Scotland need independence”

He assured on Monday that he belonged to “the generation that will gain independence” of Scotland. “The people of Scotland need independence now more than ever”he added in a speech delivered just after the announcement of his victory and while the fight for independence seemed to be at an impasse.

Nicola Sturgeon52, announced on Wednesday February 15 his surprise resignation after eight years in power. “In my head and in my heart, I know that the time has come, that it is the right time for me, for my party and for the country. I therefore announce today my intention to resign as First minister and leader of my party”she said at a press conference.