People who looked like me were not in positions of political influence, let alone leading governments when I was younger. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
My dad, who really had so much foresight, said that we were living at a time when we needed more representation and… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
Politics can be a brutal business. It takes its toll on your physical and mental health, your family suffer along side you. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
What we have to do is create the political conditions that are such that the Westminster political parties cannot deny Scotland's voice. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
I always said to myself, when I entered politics, that there were two things worth trying to do. One is never trade… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
We would never prop up a Conservative government, ever. And underline that and put that in bold. But of course if Labour… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
Nigel Farage has spent his entire political career making money from dog whistle politics. If there's a dog whistle to be blown,… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
Leaving government and leaving the office of first minister was hard. It's not just the circumstance because I've always believed that as… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
As an angry 16-year-old Muslim growing up in the West in the aftermath of 9/11, with all of the Islamophobia that ensued… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
How on earth can we have a true democracy when oligarchs like Elon Musk can buy elections? How can we have a… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
What you want is a government, particularly if you're coming in fresh as a new government, you want stability. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
Our job is to inspire, not just point out the failings of a miserable Westminster government but to inspire people, give them… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
I could give you example after example, of where the language of the far Right, driven by Islamophobia, has now become institutionalised… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
Although I studied Politics at Glasgow University, I always thought I would do political research or some other work that involved being… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
You tend to make your mistakes when you think like a politician in a political bubble and you forget the human dimension. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
Having those back channels for any government or any political parties where there's disagreement, differences... those backchannels are worth their weight in… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
I think as people of colour who are in senior positions of government and senior positions in public life, we've got two… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
Nigel Farage has spent his entire political career making money from dog whistle politics. If there's a dog whistle to be blown, he'll be… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
I could give you example after example, of where the language of the far Right, driven by Islamophobia, has now become institutionalised in our… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
If you or a family member have waited for an ambulance too long, waited for treatment for too long, I am sorry. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
I'm unequivocal about my belief in the rights of our marginalized communities, including our trans community, because I'm a minority myself. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
The truth is that the Scottish Labour party within an independent Scotland will be allowed to flourish; no longer constrained by having to walk… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
If we had powers in our own hands we wouldn't have cruel Westminster policies foisted upon us. So that's the message - independence is… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
People who looked like me were not in positions of political influence, let alone leading governments when I was younger. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
When one chapter begins to close, you often spend time reflecting on your achievements, mistakes and even regrets - I have all three. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
I'm a Muslim. I'm somebody who's proud of my faith... But what I don't do is, I don't use my faith as a basis… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
Like all men, I have had to reflect on my own behaviour and language over the years. Without doubt, in my younger years I… — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
You can't say that you agree with a two-state solution but only choose to recognize one state. — Humza Yousaf Copy Share Image
