Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Date of Birth | 07/04/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Glasgow, Scotland |
Latest News about Humza Yousaf
20/05/2025
Former First Minister Humza Yousaf announced he will not run for re-election as an MSP in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, effectively ending his parliamentary career. In a letter to successor John Swinney, Yousaf stated that the upcoming election would be the 'right time' to move on after more than a decade in Holyrood. He confirmed he will continue to campaign for Scottish independence outside parliament.
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Bio/Wiki
| Humza Haroon Yousaf is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party. | |
| He was the first person of colour to hold the office of First Minister of Scotland and the first Muslim to lead a Western nation. | |
| Yousaf resigned as First Minister on 29 April 2024 following the collapse of the power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party. | |
| He announced in 2025 that he will not seek re-election as an MSP in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, ending his parliamentary career. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | University of Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland (2003-2007) |
| Educational Qualification | Master of Arts (Hons) in Politics (2007) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Caste | Muslim Rajputs |
| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Mian Muzaffar Yousaf (accountant) | ||
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| Mother | Shaaista Bhutta | ||
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Career
| Political Party | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Humza Yousaf is a Scottish politician and a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP). | |
| 2. He was sworn in as the First Minister of Scotland on 29 March 2023 after winning the leadership of the SNP. | |
| 3. Yousaf made headlines in 2012 as the first Muslim minister appointed to the Scottish Government. | |
| 4. He was elected as an MSP from the Glasgow Pollok constituency in 2016 and 2021. | |
| 5. Yousaf was born into a Muslim Pakistani Rajput family. | |
| 6. His grandfather emigrated from Mian Channu, Punjab, Pakistan to Scotland in 1962. | |
| 7. Yousaf's father joined the SNP in 1972 and was the first non-white member. | |
| 8. His maternal family emigrated from Kenya to Scotland. | |
| 9. Yousaf campaigned for the SNP in the 2007 Scottish Parliament elections. | |
| 10. He became the first Scottish Asian and Muslim minister in 2012. | |
| 11. Yousaf served as the Cabinet Secretary for Justice from 2018 to 2021 and for Health and Social Care from 2021 to 2023. | |
| 12. He became the sixth First Minister of Scotland on 29 March 2023. | |
| 13. Yousaf is a strong advocate for social justice, equality, and human rights. | |
| 14. He was the first Muslim leader of a Western democracy and the first person of colour to serve as Scotland's First Minister. | |
| 15. Time Magazine featured him on its cover and described him as an extraordinary leader and trailblazer. | |
| 16. He resigned as SNP Leader and First Minister on 29 April 2024 after a coalition with the Green Party crumbled. | |
| 17. Yousaf announced he will step down as an MSP in the 2026 election, ending his parliamentary career after more than a decade. |