'The SNP is in total meltdown' - Scottish Tory leader fires broadside at Humza Yousaf

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Meghan Gallacher, ripped into Humza Yousaf during a session of the Scottish Parliament, telling the SNP's new leader that his party is in 'total meltdown'.
Several senior SNP staff have been arrested as part of an ongoing police investigation, including former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's husband.
Mr Yousaf said that his Tory rival was hypocritical due to the Prime Minister being under investigation for breaching regulations.
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[@julia1100a]

Humza has no business being any part of the Scottish government

[@aldorfc220]

I hear he's giving 100 mil for farmers in Afghanistan Hes enemy of Scotland

[@PortugalZeroworldcup]

​@@voice_of_reason5604he belongs in Pakistan or Yemen

[@Rildar]

He has no business being in Scotland period.

[@AlbannachEditz]

@@RildarWhy should a Scottish person have no business in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Rildar]

@@AlbannachEditz Humza is not Scottish

[@colinraine8245]

That guy is always so angry and aggressive the way he speaks to anyone ... even women.

[@nylasharper1788]

Ahem, correction ESPECIALLY women. Unless it's his Scottish Mammy . JS

[@vtechead1]

He seems to think if he shouts, people will believe him. They do not.

[@feydespiel.]

What do expect?.... he does what he is....a bully.

[@matthawksworth]

yeah, thats the PAKISTANI way

[@typhoon2827]

There's an obvious reason for that.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

He said "deliver for the people of Scotland" ? When has the snp ever done that?

[@jamesfindlay7186]

THE SNP HAVE DELIVERED POVERTY AUSTERITY DRUG DEATHS CLOSURES AND GRIEF AND DIVISION

[@TheGrowler55]

They don't and never have represented me, the only people they represent is the idiots who voted for them, Rule Britannia from Glasgow 😎 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@nylasharper1788]

Didn't say what he was going to deliver though, did he?? Mass immigration perhaps? Higher taxes to pay for illegals languishing in hotels?? Destruction and subsequent privatisation of NHS Scotland? Then the coup Dr grace - the godawful gender recognition bill which will relegate women to third class citizens. Jmo

[@bigdaddybulge4206]

When they restricted freedom of speech? Oh and when they raised taxes? Oh and when they added additional covid restrictions? Oh and when they didnt deliver independence?...........

[@nik-ev3eh]

When did the Tories,the UK is stuffed

[@colinsigley5771]

Argumentum ad hominem - When all else fails, attack the man and don't bother to answer the question. All this from a man who appears incapable of forming a grammatically correct sentence.

[@moholah3745]

Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold forbidden that which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizyah with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. Quran 9:29

[@Shaun-sh1op]

​@@moholah3745isn't that book a hate crime then ?

[@moholah3745]

@@Shaun-sh1op Those who disbelieve among the People of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), and the Polytheists, will be in the Fire of Hell, where they will abide forever. These are the worst of creatures. Quran 98:6

[@FuneFox]

​@@moholah3745"Jizyah" sounds like jizz lmao.

[@douglasmurphy3794]

what humza is sayin is well we are all criminials here calm down lol

[@nylasharper1788]

Ooooh a cretin AND a criminal 😂😂

[@abandonedfragmentofhope5415]

Well they are politicians so... He has a point... But it doesn't justify his actions for not suspending members of his own party for corruption.

[@douglasmurphy3794]

@@abandonedfragmentofhope5415 well corrupt leader is gonna suspend corrupt members..

[@notquiteatory971]

I’d say financial corruption is a different kettle of fish to cake

[@therichieboy]

Totally agree. That's why the Tories need a drubbing.

[@stevewright8986]

He calls corruption challenges i call ity criminal

[@nik-ev3eh]

PPE ,how much stolen by mauners

[@themeek3624]

He is there to Corrupt the Holyrood. He serves satan

[@andrewneil6027]

Politicians in general

[@scotmacc]

Would trans " women " be allowed into the ladies' toilet in the Glasgow Mosque, Humza??

[@iant9461]

Just look at what his brother in law is wrapped up in. Extortion and abduction within a culpable homicide case.

[@harryrobertson3746]

Keep digging Humza . . . . ,

[@sidigs344]

Clever way of avoiding her Question,

[@joshua6244]

Not really. He does this all the time. ("I'm not going to take lessons from.........")

[@spamsade8636]

enjoy your moment while it last humza yusless

[@shaunmaxwell9948]

The Scottish national party will always blame England

[@raypurchase801]

Humza blames hu ite people as well.

[@Tao_Tology]

Lorna Slater was waffling on about the latest failed nationalist idea, the glass bottle return scheme. Yes, she blamed Westminster.

[@rachel-rb4bp]

Who does England blame

[@Tao_Tology]

@@rachel-rb4bp The tories.

[@nylasharper1788]

In true narc form, it's never their fault. JS

[@DavidJohnson-yg8qm]

Like many living in England, having true Scottish heritage I am shocked at the mindset and people trying to break up the United Kingdom.

[@nylasharper1788]

How?

[@frankcouper9377]

Independence is dead.

[@thesource5153]

​@@nylasharper1788 Because it would be catastrophic for Scotland, both economically and socially. Get real and wise up.

[@marti5420]

It's the braveheart mentality, alot of Scottish people like the benefits of being close allies in the union, but can't get out of medieval thinking, the English are always the enemy. It is the exact same trash mentality that caused the English to force everyone in the UK to leave the EU, because idiocy is apparently infectious in the UK. I gave up with this country years ago

[@doriangray6985]

​@@nylasharper1788 Scotland does not have the economy to be independent

[@absolutely2935]

He won’t be standing there long

[@ThePtb1980]

We need to bring them down at the next election. Come on people

[@John-D-66]

Aye, but we need a party worth voting for? What choices do we have? Is there any party that will deliver what the Scottish/British people deserve?

[@jaybee4288]

No I don’t think so. All the parties have been infiltrated by the WEF, greedy career politicians who serve only themselves and globalist agendas. The answer is a revolution but no one cares enough anymore.

[@lizh1970]

I wouldn't vote for any of them all as rotten as one another !

[@franceswatts4001]

@@John-D-66this is my dilemma too!

[@mrdemocracy7106]

The Scottish Numpty Party are an embarrassment to Scotland.

[@alexleslie1428]

Always blame Westminster, every time.

[@ASSASIN7-sd5sr]

free Scotland

[@bryanjohnson2466]

Has Hamza got a new motor home.Where did £300000 go. If we all live in the United Kingdom. Why am I paying more tax than the people of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

[@wayneorchard5570]

Let's see if it's indeed hypocritical. Investigation and arrest/prosecution are two different things. SNP numpty 😂

[@TheCondomconnor]

And we're all laughing our heads off.

[@TheBest-sd2qf]

Incredible that these people are here and running the show.

[@lawrenceporter8389]

Humza Yousaf’s response is pure whataboutery

[@searcaig]

What has he delivered for Scotland????? NOTHING!

[@richardprescott6322]

Why are they all looking at screens ? None of them seem to have a backbone

[@TheGrowler55]

Rule Britannia from Glasgow 🇬🇧 😎

[@Maggy47]

Long may it reign

[@Paul-hl8yg]

🇬🇧💪 👍

[@Pipsicle330]

Absolutely! From Edinburgh 🇬🇧

[@AlbannachEditz]

@@Pipsicle330It’s sad to see someone from Edinburgh be a tory

[@AlbannachEditz]

@@Paul-hl8yg🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤜🇬🇧

[@paulmclaughlan3204]

SNP/GTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sgordon8123]

Divide and rule. Splitting the UK with devolution is dividing. Who gains???

[@tommcm4313]

Trying to justify not suspending sturgeon by pointing out Westminster issues .....it ridiculous sturgeon should be suspended .....but its obvious now she holding the leash......but he's certainly living up to his name useless.....

[@SNAFUferret]

Politics in the gutter.

[@bowler58.7]

He’s going to deliver for Scotland, he’s getting a paper round.

[@alecgrant2261]

Humza the sinister minister is very angry here and that is comedy gold, he's not going to be able to hold his position much longer.

[@richardbeasley7756]

And while we're at it, Where's all the British money gone, apart from motorhomes and holidays

[@vtechead1]

It’s paying for Sturgeons driving lessons now. Once she has passed her test, she can drive that motorhome down to Portugal to the villa Murrell shares with his sister.

[@llamudos9809]

The Scottish National party may as well call themselves the HM Barlinnie party! As most appear to be heading there very soon!

[@monkeynews8311]

That's why they want to give prisoners the right to vote!

[@davehill584]

Dead man walking. He took the poisoned chalice! He will pay soon.

[@janetross8601]

I think Hamza yousef is trying to hide the fact that this lady is speaking with some common sense,and the only way he can react is just like sturgoen and that's by insulting the opposition,my goodness he's sturgoen over the bar no difference they're like 2 ps in a pot.!!

[@clarkefraser920]

He is her puppet

[@alanbowles1985]

They should be trying to make lives better for the people they govern, not slagging off each other all day. 🙈

[@daveabbott]

Blame westminster - shock!

[@st3v3i]

The pure evil and hatred is just oozing out every pore on Humza! The looks! The voice! Yep, Sturgeons lapdog right enough!

[@ASSASIN7-sd5sr]

hahahahaah, such a snowflake

[@bri_____]

If the SNP had literally done nothing since 2020, our country would be in an infinitely stronger position right now.

[@baldy3405]

😂😂😂😂 really considering all of the world was hit with covid. U unionist are really scraping the bottom of the barrel to hit the independence movement. I’m making an assumption here but u sound like u would take away Scottish parliament and let us Scot’s be in utter control by the Westminster elites. Which to a degree is happening.

[@alansbinnie1446]

@@baldy3405 Frankly yes, as a Scot I now realise that the separate Parliament was a huge mistake. It has allowed one party to effectively make a complete arse of themselves and us. We always knew they were pretty much the Nicola and Peter Party but we never really knew until recently what an utter joke they were. It is a bit like watching Yugoslavia when Tito died and watching it implode. He, like Nicola, was all that kept things together.

[@Gorbyrev]

​@@baldy3405 Given what is happening with the SNP Unionists are having a field day. The SNP have not delivered for Scotland and they have not delivered independence despite their famed unity which is now splintering. It is a tragedy for us Scots that the Edinburgh administration has been so distracted with its push for independence that it has failed to deliver on the day job; education, heath and economic development.

[@bri_____]

@@Gorbyrev Baldy is clearly slave minded. We've proved him foolish, he won't be seen again.

[@scotmacc]

@@baldy3405 Give me the Scottish labour or Conservatives any day.I mean, a collection of Village idiots could run Scotland with more efficiency and competence than the economically illiterate SNP.

[@kfckillie1]

Jail the lot of them and useless needs to go

[@thesource5153]

Yousaf is the patsy. He just doesn't realise it.

[@Paul_UK]

Jail Sturgeon now

[@antonward8352]

He needs to get out of our government he has no right being there get out.

[@bobfromaccounting93]

Love it, Gotta love scotland falling apart on their own.

[@paulgollum1]

​@@iberian5319 Idiot

[@clownofthetimes6727]

@@iberian5319 Post Brexit England is having a right laugh at the situation in Scotland. No matter how bad inflation gets( lower than some EU countries), we can always turn to the SNP to cheer up our dreary little lives.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kevind6956]

@@jeffcxx what Brexit? 4,000 EU laws still being followed. Brexit was stopped it wasn’t allowed to happen. The unelected House of Lords saw to that along with the civil service.

[@louisemiller3784]

Yeah , I don’t think the English can really laugh at anyone considering what’s happening there

[@bobfromaccounting93]

I don't live in Englandistan anymore thankfully.@@louisemiller3784

[@derekbarnes370]

Real politicians shouldn’t have to read their lines

[@user-uc4nj9gj3l]

like in pakistan assembly 😂😂😂😂

[@dennishughes1942]

He is no different to Sturgeon.

[@rolandfry5688]

He reads his answers, sturgeon wrote them

[@moholah3745]

Narrated Abu Bakra: During the battle of Al-Jamal, Allah benefited me with a Word (I heard from the Prophet). When the Prophet heard the news that the people of the Persia had made the daughter of Khosrau their Queen (ruler), he said, "Never will succeed such a nation as makes a woman their ruler." Sahih Bukhari 9:88:219

[@jonathanwilliams9697]

He has a real problem being held to account especially by women.

[@ThisIsEngland1000]

Typical .... Do as I say, not as I do.Has there ever been a Politician who was just genuinely good, honest person? Or is everyone of them just in it for themselves?

[@jimothyjameson6311]

He is unhinged 😮😂😅

[@Shaun-sh1op]

He's never normal

[@laggar28]

What is wrong with Scottish people...? Vote a man like this that into the government...

[@GoogleMeAgain]

Nobody voted this snake in he got into power the same as the rat in Downing Street.

[@nancypaulariel]

Deflection is never a good argument

[@markaxworthy2508]

So, Humza Yousuf admits that the SNP in Hollyrood is no better than the Conservatives at Westminster! Not the best argument for Scottish independence, is it?

[@moholah3745]

It has been narrated by 'Umar b. al-Khattib that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: I will expel the Jews and Christians from the Arabian Peninsula and will not leave any but Muslim. Sahih Muslim 1767 a

[@alymac1997]

The house of cards.......has collapsed

[@robinburn4974]

Scotland the only Banana Republic who don't even grow bananas

[@chungasrevenge4306]

🤣😂🤣

[@donmarshall3873]

Also the others are normally Sunny!

[@mossyoak2033]

😂

[@neilfletcher1841]

Our UK country "Union" and culture has much history together! Good and bad for sure, but very much connected, we have much common ground, we have much common interest, we have geography as an island, we have a common theme of invasion from foreign lands wanting to conquer us all. We can relate to being part of the "Union", especially so in recent times - WW1 / WW2 - when the mother of all evils wanted to take over our daily lives! Scots, Welsh, NI Cousins and us English will always be connected - its time to work together!

[@benfisher1376]

The "UK" isn't a country , its a coalition of nations. Nobody calls themselves UKish.

[@timtaylor9298]

​@@benfisher1376Yet many do call themselves British.

[@benfisher1376]

@timtaylor9298 Agreed, but the term UK sounds so corporate and ugly. Its not even a historical name.

[@whiteknight6470]

We are all Britons, united we stand and divided we fall, well said !!!

[@kevinbrown5737]

Why is Useless more concerned about Palestine than The People of Scotland Needs to get his priorities right

[@alexdavis1541]

Useless will not suspend Sturgeon if she has something on him.

[@danielmoran9902]

Elect a traditional Scottish person to the job, not a Muslim who wishes to replace us all.

[@JHEntertainment98]

The Scottish people aren’t going anywhere. Quit your paranoia.

[@driboulon452]

@@JHEntertainment98 u are blind

[@Nastyjonny]

Ask yourself at the end of each political speech have they committed to changing something for the good of the normal hard working family?

[@sebastianhugely7035]

He gave me the impression he’d beat her to a pulp given the chance.

[@theodorebaker3399]

Just because the Tories refused to do it doesn't mean the SNP should refuse to do it The Tories are not exactly the golden standard

[@beno8983]

Do what?

[@theodorebaker3399]

​@@beno8983 suspend them during the investigation

[@xenomorph733]

For the love of god yes Tories bad but this is about the SMP

[@CassieAngelica]

Look who's talking.=)

[@PetesRetroCollectables]

So everyone in scottish politics is corrupt then? 😂

[@xenomorph733]

Everyone in politics in the world

[@MrAdrianOldfield]

Thanks Blair

[@barryjohn6101]

He wants a Muslim state.

[@tounsi925]

with christian majority? how so?

[@georgeokrasa2002]

It's always "whataboutery" with the SNP, instead of actually providing an honest answer to the questions they are asked...!!

[@gillgill2851]

Boris had a birthday cake, the Murrell's bought themselves a holiday motor home.

[@absolutely2935]

A real Scotsman will one day come forward

[@jimmarshall9921]

Bring back spitting image, I like politics to be a bit more realistic.

[@craigw4165]

This is so funny - given the years, Jimmy krankie tried to laud over us all- how good she and the snp were- ha ha

[@RuthTrigg01]

Y H is terrified of what is coming down the legal road to his home!

[@jamesmoyes5685]

Get him oot. A complete and utter waste of time!

[@DilanPerera1]

Scottish people were lucky! Just imagine they won the referendum and this SNP lot formed a government?

[@Pipsicle330]

@@iberian5319 That “nightmare” pays to prop up the toxic useless corrupt incompetent SNP. And block them from allowing woman to have penises. Thank god for Westminster.

[@DilanPerera1]

@@iberian5319 Turkeys voting for Christmas! Good luck 🤣🤣🤣

[@IAmWithinEverything]

Is Scotland safe for tourists? Visiting in September ❤

[@mrprosser843]

Its not safe for English people. But they're very welcoming to others nationalities.

[@alexispaterson814]

@Mr Professor Most of us Scots happen to like the English.

[@davida369]

Anything with the queen's head on it is welcome.

[@stroobzz6754]

If your not a Tory your welcome

[@mrprosser843]

@@alexispaterson814 🤣

[@calistafalcontail]

This man looks scary as hell.

[@oranda15]

He argues the same way as Khan.

[@davesheffield3620]

The SNP are history

[@jonricketts6570]

Making no choice isn’t sound for Scotland , letting the SNP carry one blaming England all the time while achieving nothing but spin and pointless policy changes. We end up paying more in taxes and getting less in return while they are on the Gravy train with our money buying motor homes etc.

[@aceofhearts573]

Time to rebuild Hadrian's Wall

[@FreeThinkingRealist]

It's almost as if nobody knew they were corrupt agitators... we need to get real... people!

[@paulg451]

He has no interest in Scotland. Hamas yes, Scotland no

[@paulcornell9105]

Wait so a middle Eastern man is in charge of Scotland now Was he not that guy who sent over 500,000 pounds to another country instead of helping Scotland

[@6chhelipilot]

I can't wait for them to roll out their UI, the fallout will be hilarious!

[@freaksexpose2482]

Wake up Britain 🇬🇧

[@joanrodger352]

They have had the opportunity to deliver for the last 15 years and delivered nothing.They have massively underfunded councils,NHS,Education and now have come up with all these fancy proposals.Where is the money coming from ? It seems there finance minister and accountants still can’t balance accounts.

[@colingreen6950]

Humza Yousaf an " up to date " Robbie Burns , " och aye the noo "

[@Deebee950]

This man is sick, he has a lot of nerve

[@Steven-bh3uk]

Is Westminster their answer to everything

[@AaRr-bn3xx]

When and what have the SNP ever delivered to the people of Scotland apart from the pipe dream of Scottish independence...

[@davidnichol6282]

Why is he shouting with an angry face.

[@SRDXXF]

What a joke. Embarrassing to watch.

[@user-ti9yt2kd5t]

Next election VOTE HIM OUT.

[@Zenbloke]

Telegraph SNP negative headline stop the press

[@Pipsicle330]

Don’t think it’s the Telegraph that is making the SNP look utterly moronic. They don’t need any help.

[@wendygordon5773]

Emails which I sent to Sturgeon complaining my DLA had been wrongfully taken were deleted last week. That is just one of her numberless crimes.

[@johncomrie1984]

He’s not even Scottish

[@ross8474]

Ye HA we warned Scotland

[@gameprofile1178]

As a veteran, can i fly the union jack in scotland? Or would that be a hate crime..... arrest me i will fly the flag i defended

[@randomdude4207]

I'm all for Scottish Independence, but Humza Yousaf and the current SNP is a joke.

[@joprocter4573]

Humza FORGET ALSO HIS PM

[@rossspenser8314]

She’s talking about Scotland

[@rabburns1382]

Wings Over Scotland x The McCrone Reort x Craig Murray = 😅😊😂