In a hilarious turn of events, Scottish First Minister’s Questions was interrupted not once, not twice, but a whopping five times on Thursday thanks to the one and only Yousaf. As he finally took questions from MSPs, Douglas Ross of the Scottish Conservatives couldn’t resist taking a crack at Yousaf’s appointment of an independence minister, questioning whether it was a fair use of taxpayers’ money.
Yousaf, ever the master of comebacks, shot back that independence was a top priority for the Scottish people and that he made no apologies for having a minister for independence. “We need it more than ever before!” he proclaimed.
But the real question on everyone’s minds is: can Humza Yousaf unite the SNP? As one of the most controversial and entertaining figures in Scottish politics, he certainly knows how to make a splash.
And with the challenges that await the new SNP leader and first minister of Scotland, it’s clear that Yousaf will have his work cut out for him. But if anyone can rise to the occasion and unite the Scottish people behind independence, it’s him.
Meanwhile, in a strange twist of fate, climate activists decided to disrupt Yousaf’s FMQs, adding yet another layer of chaos to an already hectic day in Scottish politics. What’s next for Yousaf and the SNP? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: it’s certainly never a dull moment with Yousaf in the mix.
