Humza Yousaf sets out priorities in first major policy speech as Scottish First Minister

Humza Yousaf set out his priorities for the next three years in his first major policy speech as First Minister.

The former SNP health secretary pledged a “fresh start for Scotland” less than a month after winning the leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Mr Yousaf delayed plans to to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks cans and bottles - which will see shoppers charged a 20p deposit every time they buy canned or bottled drinks - but insisted he was committed to the initiative to reduce litter and increase recycling and had “heard the concerns of business.”

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