Humza Yousaf's First Speech as SNP Leader
Key Takeaways
- Humza Yousaf, the new leader of the Scottish National Party, delivered a powerful and passionate speech upon his election.
- He pledged to unite the party and the country, and to fight for Scotland's independence.
- Yousaf also paid tribute to his predecessor, Nicola Sturgeon, and to the late John Smith, a former Labour leader.
Yousaf's Speech
In his victory speech, Yousaf said that he was "honored and humbled" to be elected leader of the SNP.
"I want to thank the members of the SNP for putting their trust in me," he said. "I promise to work every day to earn your trust and to make Scotland a better place for everyone."
Yousaf pledged to unite the party and the country, and to fight for Scotland's independence.
"We must come together as a party and as a country," he said. "We must show the world that Scotland is a nation that is united and determined to build a better future for ourselves."
Yousaf also paid tribute to his predecessor, Nicola Sturgeon, and to the late John Smith, a former Labour leader.
"I want to thank Nicola Sturgeon for her years of service to the SNP and to Scotland," he said. "She has been an inspiration to me and to many others, and I know that she will continue to be a force for good in our country."
"I also want to pay tribute to John Smith," he said. "He was a great leader who fought for a better Scotland, and his words still inspire me today."
Yousaf's speech was well-received by SNP members and supporters.
"He's a great leader," said one SNP member. "He's got the passion and the vision to lead us to independence."
"He's a breath of fresh air," said another supporter. "He's not afraid to stand up for what he believes in, and he's not afraid to fight for Scotland."
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