Humza Yousaf chairs first Cabinet meeting as First Minister

He described his new top team as a 'changing of the guard'

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In his first Cabinet meeting as First Minister, Humza Yousaf urged his government to be bold and honest, with a focus on tackling poverty and boosting the economy.

But the SNP leader is under fire for appointing the first ever minister for independence – opposition MSPs branding it a waste of taxpayers’ money and an insult to the public.

With the leadership contest now over and reality setting in STV News reflects on Humza Yousaf’s first week in the top job.

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