Tag: Humza Yousaf
Political ping pong continues over the weekend
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf has written to all party leaders in what he says is an effort to build consensus for the common good, inviting all of them to Bute House to talk...
First Minister writes to the Foreign Secretary calling for Gaza humanitarian corridor
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has written to the UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly asking for a humanitarian corridor to be set up in Gaza to allow civilians to leave.
Mr Yousaf told Gina...
First Minister convening summit on tackling poverty and inequality
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is convening a meeting in Edinburgh later this week to discuss ways of abating poverty and inequality.
People from various backgrounds will be present, including those who have experienced poverty,...
Letter from Scotland
In his first big speech, our new First Minister Humza Yousaf has bowed to industry pressure to postpone a bottle return scheme which appears to be working well across much of northern Europe.
It’s...
Humza announces fresh start for Scotland
With a delay to the much discussed Deposit Return Scheme and a reversal on the alcohol advertising crackdown, today's announcement was a distancing by the new head of government from the Sturgeon administration.
In...
Health Secretary asks for clarity on vaccine supply
Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, has written to The Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, asking what can be done to speed up the supply of the Pfizer vaccine in the coming weeks.
Writing...
Scottish Government and Police Scotland prepare for the US President’s visit to Scotland
Newly appointed Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf was briefed by senior Police Scotland officers on how preparations for the visit of the US President Donald Trump later this week are being made.
Protests about the visit...
Speed limit on Queensferry Crossing raised to 70 mph from today
The speed limit on the Queensferry Crossing has now been raised to 70 mph.
All work has now been done to ensure that the traffic using the bridge can travel at higher speeds as planned.
This...
Police and road haulage industry join forces to help lorry drivers stay safe
Police Scotland and the road haulage industry are joining forces to help lorry drivers stay safe this winter, especially when crossing the country’s high level and exposed roads and bridges.
Last winter, eleven lorries were...
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