Humza Yousaf

Who is Humza Yousaf?

Humza Yousaf is a Scottish politician who is a Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Pollok. Born in 1985 in Glasgow, he is the youngest ever MSP to be elected. Yousaf is of Pakistani origin, and his parents migrated to Scotland in the 60s. Before joining politics, Yousaf worked as a teacher and a civil servant. He has been an MSP since 2011 and is the Cabinet Secretary for Justice in the Scottish Government.

The Political Career of Humza Yousaf

Yousaf has had an impressive political career. In 2014, he became the Minister for External Affairs in Scotland’s government. In 2016, he was appointed as the Minister for Transport and the Islands. Yousaf has been vocal about issues affecting Muslims and other minorities in Scotland. He has also been an advocate for policies to combat climate change and has taken steps to improve public transport in Scotland. Humza Yousaf is a rising star in the Scottish National Party and is seen as a key figure in the future of Scottish politics.

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