Premiership of Humza Yousaf
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This article is about the events of Humza Yousaf's tenure as First Minister. For the people in Humza Yousaf's governments, see First Yousaf government and Second Yousaf government.
Humza Yousaf's term as first minister of Scotland began on 29 March 2023 when he was formally sworn into office at the Court of Session, and ended on 7 May 2024, when he resigned amid two votes of no confidence in him and his government.
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Premiership of Humza Yousaf 29 March 2023 – 7 May 2024 | |
Monarch | Charles III |
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Cabinet | First Yousaf government Second Yousaf government |
Party | Scottish National Party |
Seat | Bute House |
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Yousaf was appointed first minister on 29 March 2023, becoming the youngest person, the first Scottish Asian, and the first Muslim to serve in office. He was sworn into the Privy Council in May 2023. In April 2024, he formed a minority government after terminating a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens. After facing an imminent motion of no confidence, he announced his intention to resign as first minister and party leader on 29 April 2024, and was succeeded by John Swinney.