“It happens because of years of anti-Muslim, anti-migrant hatred.”

It’s been several months since Humza Yousaf stepped down in May 2024. Now, the Scottish former First Minister, who in 2023 became the first Muslim leader of a western democracy, is sounding the alarm.

In one of the longest interviews he’s given since resigning, Yousaf warns of rising Islamophobia in UK politics, the far right threat, and he delves into his online feud with Elon Musk.

So we sat down in his family home in Dundee, Scotland to talk about it.

Real Talk is a Middle East Eye interview show hosted by Mohamed Hashem that delves into the stories and experiences of a diverse range of guests.

Filmed: 17 September 2024

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:33 Last days in office
03:24 Ending Bute House agreement
08:15 UK far right riots
13:53 Islamophobia in UK politics
23:29 Elon Musk's feud with Humza
29:10 Humza's in-laws after return from Gaza
31:40 Photos from Gaza
35:52 Consequences of calling for a ceasefire
39:04 UK suspending arms licences to Israel
41:46 The ICC & Netanyahu: Arrest warrants
45:12 Gaza a year later
49:08 Thoughts on US elections
51:57 Kamala, Trump or Jill Stein?
53:40 What's next for Humza Yousaf?

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