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In the aftermath of 9/11, following a protest against military action in Afghanistan, Yousaf engaged in the illegal act of blocking the M8 motorway.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2014/09/18/humza-yousaf-the-radical-behind-alex-salmond/ Humza Yousaf MSP: The Islamist-Linked 'Radical' Behind Salmond and Scottish Independence]</ref> | In the aftermath of 9/11, following a protest against military action in Afghanistan, Yousaf engaged in the illegal act of blocking the M8 motorway.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2014/09/18/humza-yousaf-the-radical-behind-alex-salmond/ Humza Yousaf MSP: The Islamist-Linked 'Radical' Behind Salmond and Scottish Independence]</ref> | ||
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In the Scottish Parliament election on the 5 May 2011, Humza Haroon Yousaf was elected as an additional member for the Glasgow region. When being sworn into the Scottish Parliament, Yousaf took his oath in the Pakistani Urdu language whilst wearing a sherwani. | In the Scottish Parliament election on the 5 May 2011, Humza Haroon Yousaf was elected as an additional member for the Glasgow region. When being sworn into the Scottish Parliament, Yousaf took his oath in the Pakistani Urdu language whilst wearing a sherwani. | ||
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In December 2016, while Minister for Transport, Yousaf was was caught by police driving a friend's car without insurance. He was given a £300 fine and six penalty points on his driving license.<ref name="specscandals">[https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/six-of-the-worst-humza-yousaf-scandals Six of the worst Humza Yousaf scandals]</ref> | In December 2016, while Minister for Transport, Yousaf was was caught by police driving a friend's car without insurance. He was given a £300 fine and six penalty points on his driving license.<ref name="specscandals">[https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/six-of-the-worst-humza-yousaf-scandals Six of the worst Humza Yousaf scandals]</ref> | ||
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In 2021, Yousaf introduced legislation that creates a new offence of "stiring up hatred", prosecuting anyone who "behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would consider to be threatening, abusive or insulting", even if the behaviour took place in the privacy of the home.<ref name="spectatorfreespeech21" /> | In 2021, Yousaf introduced legislation that creates a new offence of "stiring up hatred", prosecuting anyone who "behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would consider to be threatening, abusive or insulting", even if the behaviour took place in the privacy of the home.<ref name="spectatorfreespeech21" /> | ||
| + | === Leadership candidacy (2023) === | ||
Following the resignation of Scotland's socialist [[tyrant]] Nicola Sturgeon, Yousaf, a key loyalist of Sturgeon, announced on 18 February 2023 that he would run to replace Sturgeon as leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/humza-yousaf-nicola-sturgeon-snp-nhs-scottish-b2285135.html Humza Yousaf to stand for SNP leader]</ref> | Following the resignation of Scotland's socialist [[tyrant]] Nicola Sturgeon, Yousaf, a key loyalist of Sturgeon, announced on 18 February 2023 that he would run to replace Sturgeon as leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/humza-yousaf-nicola-sturgeon-snp-nhs-scottish-b2285135.html Humza Yousaf to stand for SNP leader]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:32, March 23, 2023
Humza Haroon Yousaf (Urdu: حمزہ ہارون یوسف) is a Glasgow-born criminal who currently serves as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care of Scottish socialist führer Nicola Sturgeon's regime.
Yousaf is on track to win SNP leadership in the 2023 election on the subject, despite the Scottish public preferring Kate Forbes.[1]
In 2020, he became known as the architect of the totalitarian Hate Crime Bill.[2][3]
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Early life
At age 10, Humza Yousaf became a volunteer for charity Islamic Relief. This organisation has been accused on several occasions of being a front for Radical Islamism.
In the aftermath of 9/11, following a protest against military action in Afghanistan, Yousaf engaged in the illegal act of blocking the M8 motorway.[4]
Political career
Early career (2011 - 2012)
In the Scottish Parliament election on the 5 May 2011, Humza Haroon Yousaf was elected as an additional member for the Glasgow region. When being sworn into the Scottish Parliament, Yousaf took his oath in the Pakistani Urdu language whilst wearing a sherwani.
Ministerial failures and crime (2012 - 2023)
In December 2016, while Minister for Transport, Yousaf was was caught by police driving a friend's car without insurance. He was given a £300 fine and six penalty points on his driving license.[2]
On 28 June 2018, after two years of failure as Transport Minister, Yousaf was appointed by dictator Sturgeon as Justice Secretary, being the only person in Europe to hold such a post without a law degree.[2]
In 2021, Yousaf introduced legislation that creates a new offence of "stiring up hatred", prosecuting anyone who "behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would consider to be threatening, abusive or insulting", even if the behaviour took place in the privacy of the home.[3]
Leadership candidacy (2023)
Following the resignation of Scotland's socialist tyrant Nicola Sturgeon, Yousaf, a key loyalist of Sturgeon, announced on 18 February 2023 that he would run to replace Sturgeon as leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland.[5]
On 22 February 2023, Neil Lal, President of the Indian Council of Scotland, stated that Scotland's Indian community "will not feel safe" if Yousaf became First Minster.[6]
References
- ↑ SNP election polls
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Six of the worst Humza Yousaf scandals
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The SNP’s radical assault on freedom of speech
- ↑ Humza Yousaf MSP: The Islamist-Linked 'Radical' Behind Salmond and Scottish Independence
- ↑ Humza Yousaf to stand for SNP leader
- ↑ Indian Council of Scotland claims Indian community 'will not feel safe' with Humza Yousaf as First Minister
