First Minister: “Scotland’s leadership paves the way for loss and damage funding”
£2 million loss and damage pledge unlocks over $650 million globally.
First Minister
Current role holder: Humza Yousaf MSP
Responsibilities
As head of the Scottish Government, the First Minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administration's policies and for promoting and representing Scotland at home and overseas.
Subject to Parliament's agreement, the First Minister appoints other ministers - including a Deputy First Minister and cabinet secretaries - from among Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
The First Minister chairs the Scottish Cabinet, the main forum for ministers to consider and make key decisions on the strategic priorities and policies of the government to achieve its objectives.
- Read the First Minister's biography.
- Find out more about the history of the office of the First Minister.
- Get in touch with the First Minister: firstminister@gov.scot.
Supporting Ministers
News
Inclusive climate action
Further £2 million for loss and damage in marginalised communities.
Driving net zero infrastructure investment
Investor Panel sets out recommendations.
Speeches and statements
STUC Anti-Racism Rally, Glasgow, November 25th 2023 – First Minister’s Speech
First Minister’s speech to Scottish Trades Union Congress’s (STUC) annual St Andrew’s Day anti-racism rally
Gaza and Israel debate: First Minister's Speech - 21 November 2023
Speech delivered by First Minister Humza Yousaf to the Scottish Parliament on 21 November 2023.
The Gathering: First Minister's speech - 8 November 2023
Speech by First Minister Humza Yousaf at the Gathering in Edinburgh on 8 November 2023.
View First Minister's Questions
Watch live or view past recordings of First Minister's Questions on the Scottish Parliament website.
Follow the First Minister on Twitter
Follow the First Minister, Humza Yousaf on Twitter to receive regular updates.
Read the First Minister's biography
Find out more information about Humza Yousaf's journey into the role of First Minister.
Contact
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First Minister
Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
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