Presiding officer intervenes over noise in chamber
The announcement of a delay of the deposit return scheme is greeted by jeers and ironic cheers from the opposition benches.
The presiding officer has to intervene to get them to quieten down, after which Yousaf jokes that he's pleased colleagues are so "excited" about the policy prospectus he's laying out.
Pride in being first ethnic minority first minister
Yousaf says he takes "great pride in being the first first minster from an ethnic minority background" and says he will work for most "marginalised" people in society.
He goes on to promise assistance for people around the world fleeing war and persecution, like those from Ukraine.
"For as long as Scotland is their home, they will be welcome," the first minister says.
Humza Yousaf says the controversial Deposit Return Scheme will be delayed until 1 March 2024.
Yousaf policies will include reduction in drug deaths
More from Yousaf's address as he says the Scottish government's first mission will be based on equality and will look at tackling poverty.
The FM says there will be an "immediate focus on protecting people" impacted by policies from the UK government.
He pledges investment in child benefit and social security systems.
Yousaf then sets out a range of policy areas - even including a reduction in drug deaths, although he doesn't go into detail.
"We need to be even bolder on taxation and redistribution of wealth," he says.
Promise to work 'constructively' with Scottish Greens
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Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna SlaterImage caption: Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater
Yousaf promises to work "constructively" with Green Party collegues - and is met with some murmurs from MSPs.
He says they will report regularly on their performance against his aims and outcomes and that the Scottish government's work will be defined by three missions.
Those centre on the principles of "equality, opportunity and community", he says.
'Cost of not being independent has never been clearer'
"The cost of not being independent has never been clearer," says Yousaf.
He tells the chamber the cost of living crisis is biting hard.
The FM adds there will be really tough decisions but he adds he will be unapologetic about making them.
Early days as first minister not without challenges - Yousaf
Yousaf opens his speech by saying being first minister is "not without its challenges", which is met with laughter - but goes on to say it is the "honour of my life".
He says Scotland's priorities are his priorities as well and he wants to govern for whole of he country.
Listing "genuinely difficult challenges" Scotland faces, Yousaf cites the effect of the pandemic and what he says is the UK government's "mismanagement" of the economy.
Yousaf begins to lay out political pritorities
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Humza Yousaf has begun to set out the SNP's priorities for the next three years in government, in his first major policy speech to Holyrood as first minister.
Stick with us and we'll bring you all the key lines.
Stream first minister live
Don't forget you can stream Yousaf's remarks live by clicking the triangular Play icon at the top of this page.
FM's statement coming up shortly
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Humza Yousaf arriving at the Scottish ParliamentImage caption: Humza Yousaf arriving at the Scottish Parliament
To recap, First Minister Humza Yousaf will shortly set out his priorities for the next three years in a statement at Holyrood after 14:20.
It will be his first major policy announcement since becoming first minister last month.
He will also publish a policy document listing what the Scottish government plans to deliver for communities and businesses over the period.
Ahead of his statement, Yousaf said he would present a "fresh vision" of how to face challenging times.
And he committed to using the powers of devolution to the maximum, while also making the case for independence.
Update coming on bottle return scheme from FM - Slater
Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater says the first minister will provide an update on the government's priorities including addressing the concerns around the controversial deposit return scheme.
Slater says she will make a statement on the scheme this coming Thursday.
Topical questions precedes FM's statement
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Tory MSP to ask about troubled DRS schemeImage caption: Tory MSP to ask about troubled DRS scheme
Before the first minister's statement we have topical questions.
Today Tory MSP Maurice Golden will ask the Scottish government whether it will provide an update on the Deposit Return Scheme in
light of the first minister recently stating that he was actively looking at
options around the scheme and that he was "taking advice".
Humza Yousaf is expected to address concerns about the DRS scheme during his statement, so Golden might not learn much from Circularity Minister Lorna Slater.
Then Labour MSP Mark Griffin will ask how much additional revenue the government anticipates local authorities will be able to raise in light of its reported proposals to enable them to double council tax on second homes.
What can we expect from the first minister's statement?
In the next half hour the first minister will set out his priorities for the next three years.
The statement and policy paper is expected to fall under three key themes of equality, opportunity and community.
Humza Yousaf said his targets would include reducing poverty, strengthening public services, building a "green wellbeing economy" and supporting businesses.
He added: "We will do so using the powers of devolution to their maximum, whilst making the case that as an independent nation, we can do so much more to make Scotland a wealthier, fairer, and greener country.
"I have promised to lead Scotland in the interests of all our people."
Yousaf says timing of Colin Beattie arrest 'not ideal'
Yousaf also admits the morning's events have taken the shine off his flagship speech.
"It is not helpful," he says. "I wanted to articulate what my vision is as a new leader and a fresh start for the government - and I will still do that - but it doesn't take away from the fact that the timing of this is far from ideal."
He also says he will have to have a discussion with Beattie over "pertinent issues" around his role on the public audit committee and his role as the party's national treasurer.
I don't believe SNP is operating in criminal way - Yousaf
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Humza Yousaf is cornered ahead of his statement this afternoon and tells reporters "of course" he is surprised that a colleague has been arrested.
He says he can't comment on a live police investigation but that "it is clearly a very serious matter indeed".
He does not say if treasurer Colin Beattie has been suspended from the SNP party but stresses "people are innocent until proven guilty".
BBC Scotland Political Editor Glenn Campbell asks him if he can guarantee the SNP is not being run in a criminal way right now.
Quote Message: I don't believe it is at all. I have instructed a review into transparency and good governance and of course with the issue over financial oversight, and I will want some external input into that. There is change that is needed within the way the party is operated. I have made that absolutely clear. from Humza Yousaf First Minister
I don't believe it is at all. I have instructed a review into transparency and good governance and of course with the issue over financial oversight, and I will want some external input into that. There is change that is needed within the way the party is operated. I have made that absolutely clear.
Opposition will hope to 'make capital' out of treasurer arrest
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Shona Craven, community editor and columnist at the National newspaper, tells BBC Scotland's Lunchtime Live it must be an extraordinary situation for Humza Yousaf to find himself in.
She says: "The opposition will be looking to make capital out of this rather than listening to what Humza Yousaf actually has to say."
She hopes there will still be an opportunity for Yousaf to set out his priorities for the next three years, as it will have relevance to a lot of people in Scotland.
Arrest of SNP treasurer 'kiboshes' Yousaf's statement
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BBC Radio Scotland
The timing of Colin Beattie's arrest is "dreadful for Humza Yousaf" says the Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon.
He tells BBC Scotland's Lunchtime Live Yousaf must have thought this afternoon's statement would be an opportunity to "open a new chapter on the SNP's time in government" and set his own agenda.
"But very quickly that was kiboshed by the news that the treasurer and sitting MSP Colin Beattie had been arrested."
He says: "There's no doubt what's going to be dominating the front pages tomorrow.
"It's not going to be Humza Yousaf's statement - it's going to be the arrest."
Humza Yousaf to set out priority policies for next three years
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First Minister Humza Yousaf will set out his priorities for the next three years in a statement at Holyrood after 14:00.
It will be Yousaf's first major policy announcement since becoming first minister last month.
He will also publish a policy document listing what the Scottish government plans to deliver for communities and businesses over the period.
Ahead of his statement, Yousaf said he would present a "fresh vision" of how to face challenging times.
And he committed to using the powers of devolution to the maximum, while also making the case for independence.
Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe
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Beattie was reappointed as the SNP's treasurer in 2021 after previously having held the role for 16 yearsImage caption: Beattie was reappointed as the SNP's treasurer in 2021 after previously having held the role for 16 years
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested by police investigating the party's finances.
Beattie, 71, has been taken into custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.
A spokesman for the force said the arrest was made in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP.
He said a report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
Beattie is the MSP for the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency.
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Presiding officer intervenes over noise in chamber
The announcement of a delay of the deposit return scheme is greeted by jeers and ironic cheers from the opposition benches.
The presiding officer has to intervene to get them to quieten down, after which Yousaf jokes that he's pleased colleagues are so "excited" about the policy prospectus he's laying out.
Pride in being first ethnic minority first minister
Yousaf says he takes "great pride in being the first first minster from an ethnic minority background" and says he will work for most "marginalised" people in society.
He goes on to promise assistance for people around the world fleeing war and persecution, like those from Ukraine.
"For as long as Scotland is their home, they will be welcome," the first minister says.
BreakingControversial deposit return scheme delayed
Humza Yousaf says the controversial Deposit Return Scheme will be delayed until 1 March 2024.
Yousaf policies will include reduction in drug deaths
More from Yousaf's address as he says the Scottish government's first mission will be based on equality and will look at tackling poverty.
The FM says there will be an "immediate focus on protecting people" impacted by policies from the UK government.
He pledges investment in child benefit and social security systems.
Yousaf then sets out a range of policy areas - even including a reduction in drug deaths, although he doesn't go into detail.
"We need to be even bolder on taxation and redistribution of wealth," he says.
Promise to work 'constructively' with Scottish Greens
Yousaf promises to work "constructively" with Green Party collegues - and is met with some murmurs from MSPs.
He says they will report regularly on their performance against his aims and outcomes and that the Scottish government's work will be defined by three missions.
Those centre on the principles of "equality, opportunity and community", he says.
'Cost of not being independent has never been clearer'
"The cost of not being independent has never been clearer," says Yousaf.
He tells the chamber the cost of living crisis is biting hard.
The FM adds there will be really tough decisions but he adds he will be unapologetic about making them.
Early days as first minister not without challenges - Yousaf
Yousaf opens his speech by saying being first minister is "not without its challenges", which is met with laughter - but goes on to say it is the "honour of my life".
He says Scotland's priorities are his priorities as well and he wants to govern for whole of he country.
Listing "genuinely difficult challenges" Scotland faces, Yousaf cites the effect of the pandemic and what he says is the UK government's "mismanagement" of the economy.
Yousaf begins to lay out political pritorities
Humza Yousaf has begun to set out the SNP's priorities for the next three years in government, in his first major policy speech to Holyrood as first minister.
Stick with us and we'll bring you all the key lines.
Stream first minister live
Don't forget you can stream Yousaf's remarks live by clicking the triangular Play icon at the top of this page.
FM's statement coming up shortly
To recap, First Minister Humza Yousaf will shortly set out his priorities for the next three years in a statement at Holyrood after 14:20.
It will be his first major policy announcement since becoming first minister last month.
He will also publish a policy document listing what the Scottish government plans to deliver for communities and businesses over the period.
Ahead of his statement, Yousaf said he would present a "fresh vision" of how to face challenging times.
And he committed to using the powers of devolution to the maximum, while also making the case for independence.
Update coming on bottle return scheme from FM - Slater
Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater says the first minister will provide an update on the government's priorities including addressing the concerns around the controversial deposit return scheme.
Slater says she will make a statement on the scheme this coming Thursday.
Topical questions precedes FM's statement
Before the first minister's statement we have topical questions.
Today Tory MSP Maurice Golden will ask the Scottish government whether it will provide an update on the Deposit Return Scheme in light of the first minister recently stating that he was actively looking at options around the scheme and that he was "taking advice".
Humza Yousaf is expected to address concerns about the DRS scheme during his statement, so Golden might not learn much from Circularity Minister Lorna Slater.
Then Labour MSP Mark Griffin will ask how much additional revenue the government anticipates local authorities will be able to raise in light of its reported proposals to enable them to double council tax on second homes.
What can we expect from the first minister's statement?
In the next half hour the first minister will set out his priorities for the next three years.
The statement and policy paper is expected to fall under three key themes of equality, opportunity and community.
Humza Yousaf said his targets would include reducing poverty, strengthening public services, building a "green wellbeing economy" and supporting businesses.
He added: "We will do so using the powers of devolution to their maximum, whilst making the case that as an independent nation, we can do so much more to make Scotland a wealthier, fairer, and greener country.
"I have promised to lead Scotland in the interests of all our people."
Yousaf says timing of Colin Beattie arrest 'not ideal'
Yousaf also admits the morning's events have taken the shine off his flagship speech.
"It is not helpful," he says. "I wanted to articulate what my vision is as a new leader and a fresh start for the government - and I will still do that - but it doesn't take away from the fact that the timing of this is far from ideal."
He also says he will have to have a discussion with Beattie over "pertinent issues" around his role on the public audit committee and his role as the party's national treasurer.
I don't believe SNP is operating in criminal way - Yousaf
Humza Yousaf is cornered ahead of his statement this afternoon and tells reporters "of course" he is surprised that a colleague has been arrested.
He says he can't comment on a live police investigation but that "it is clearly a very serious matter indeed".
He does not say if treasurer Colin Beattie has been suspended from the SNP party but stresses "people are innocent until proven guilty".
BBC Scotland Political Editor Glenn Campbell asks him if he can guarantee the SNP is not being run in a criminal way right now.
Opposition will hope to 'make capital' out of treasurer arrest
Lunchtime Live
BBC Radio Scotland
Shona Craven, community editor and columnist at the National newspaper, tells BBC Scotland's Lunchtime Live it must be an extraordinary situation for Humza Yousaf to find himself in.
She says: "The opposition will be looking to make capital out of this rather than listening to what Humza Yousaf actually has to say."
She hopes there will still be an opportunity for Yousaf to set out his priorities for the next three years, as it will have relevance to a lot of people in Scotland.
Arrest of SNP treasurer 'kiboshes' Yousaf's statement
Lunchtime Live
BBC Radio Scotland
The timing of Colin Beattie's arrest is "dreadful for Humza Yousaf" says the Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon.
He tells BBC Scotland's Lunchtime Live Yousaf must have thought this afternoon's statement would be an opportunity to "open a new chapter on the SNP's time in government" and set his own agenda.
"But very quickly that was kiboshed by the news that the treasurer and sitting MSP Colin Beattie had been arrested."
He says: "There's no doubt what's going to be dominating the front pages tomorrow.
"It's not going to be Humza Yousaf's statement - it's going to be the arrest."
Humza Yousaf to set out priority policies for next three years
First Minister Humza Yousaf will set out his priorities for the next three years in a statement at Holyrood after 14:00.
It will be Yousaf's first major policy announcement since becoming first minister last month.
He will also publish a policy document listing what the Scottish government plans to deliver for communities and businesses over the period.
Ahead of his statement, Yousaf said he would present a "fresh vision" of how to face challenging times.
And he committed to using the powers of devolution to the maximum, while also making the case for independence.
Colin Beattie: Police arrest SNP treasurer in finance probe
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested by police investigating the party's finances.
Beattie, 71, has been taken into custody and is being questioned by Police Scotland detectives.
A spokesman for the force said the arrest was made in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP.
He said a report will be sent to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
Beattie is the MSP for the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency.
Welcome
Welcome to our live coverage of First Minister Humza Yousaf's statement in Holyrood - the first key one since taking on the role four weeks ago.
It will take place just hours after SNP treasurer Colin Beattie was arrested by police who are investigating the party's finances.
If you want to watch the statement live click on the play icon at the top of the page.
We'll bring you reports and analysis throughout this afternoon.