Nursery World - Humza Yousaf appoints Natalie Don as Scotland's minister for children

Humza Yousaf, who was confirmed as Scotland’s First Minister on Tuesday, has appointed a new minister for children.

Natalie Don MSP is Scotland's new minister for children, young people and keeping the promise PHOTO Twitter

Yousaf was elected leader Scotland's new First Minister after a vote in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

He succeeds Nicola Sturgeon who announced in February that she would resign after more than eight years in the job.

Yousaf is the country's sixth first minister and first from an ethnic minority background. At 37 he is Scotland's youngest First Minister, and the first Muslim to lead a major UK party.

Natalie Don, the MSP Renfrewshire North and West, has been appointed as Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise.

Don said, ‘Honoured to take on the role of Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise. This role is very important to me. Between my own experiences growing up and my young family at home, I am committed to ensuring the absolute best for all our children and young people.’

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