HUMZA Yousaf has congratulated the first woman of colour ever to lead a council group in Scotland.
councillor for the Southside/Newington ward in Edinburgh City Council, was appointed leader of the SNP group after former council leader Adam Nols-McVey stood down.Kumar now becomes the first person from a minority ethnic background to lead any council group in Edinburgh, as well as Edinburgh SNP's first female leader.
"I would also like to pay tribute to Cllr Macinnes who is a friend and valued colleague and I look forward to working with her to take our team from strength to strength. "The lack of leadership and strategic vision from Labour councillors is very concerning and the SNP group will hold this administration to account. However, I am also determined to work collegiately across all political parties on issues where our values and policies align.“Today also marks a significant milestone toward equalities in our city, and I am humbled to be the first woman to lead the SNP group and the first person of colour to lead any group in Edinburgh.
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