Irish Examiner View: Bumpy road for new SNP leader

Humza Yousaf’s opponents, even within the Scottish National Party, have been prepared to weaponise his perceived failings in government.

Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf’s election yesterday as leader of the Scottish National Party is, in one way, a radical departure for the country and yet, in another, confirmation of its long-standing ‘New Scotland’ ethos. 

That he is seen as the role model for an inclusive, multi-racial country and an inclusive nationalism, will spur those in Scotland seeking independence from the UK.