Mr Yousaf beat Ash Regan and Kate Forbes in the contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader - and become the first Muslim to lead a major UK party. He will now face a vote at the Scottish parliament before being formally confirmed as the country's sixth first minister.
The 37-year-old has replaced Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader,Mr Humza is now set to face a vote at Holyrood before being formally confirmed as the country's sixth first minister.
After winning the SNP leadership race on Monday, Mr Yousaf said if he is elected as first minister there will be"no empty promises or easy soundbites". He said:"I will work every minute of every day to earn and re-earn your respect and your trust. I will do that by treating you, the people of Scotland, with respect."Any MSP from any party can be nominated for the vote, which is due to take place in the afternoon.Voting could take place over a number of rounds as the winning candidate must receive more votes than their rivals combined.
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