Shadow minister 'mortified' after mistaking SNP's Humza Yousaf for 'Mohammad Yousuf'

Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Kyle has apologized after calling SNP leader Mohammad Yousuf this morning, who is a muslim batsman and former captain of pakistan cricket team

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Northern Ireland shadow secretary Peter Kyle calls Humza Yousaf Mohammad Yousuf

A shadow cabinet minister said he was 'mortified' and apologized after calling SNP leader Humza Yousaf 'Mohammad Yousuf' in a TV interview this morning.

Northern Ireland Shadow Secretary Peter Kyle, speaking about a criminal investigation into the SNP, said: "Mohammad Yousuf needs to get his party under control because he is currently unable to serve the people of Scotland. "< /p>

Mohammad Yousuf is a Muslim batsman and former captain of the Pakistan cricket team.

Humza Yousaf was elected last month to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister, becoming the first person from an ethnic minority and the first Muslim to hold the post.

Mr. Kyle has been accused of being "racist" and "ignorant" by people on social media after appearing to mix up the two prominent Muslim figures. He didn't seem to realize the mistake as he continued to speak.

Northern Ireland shadow secretary of state Peter Kyle said it was 'a mistake I won't make twice'

Mr. Kyle told the Mirror: "I'm always mortified if I ever get someone's name wrong and I am now. I feel sorry for Humza and I promise it's a mistake I won't make twice. ."

Sky News did not refer to Mr Kyle's mistake in the Twitter post. The tweet remained on his account, but he disabled replies, preventing users from commenting on the post.

Earlier this month, former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell - and Ms Sturgeon's husband - were arrested in connection with an investigation into party funding and finances.

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He was interrogated for more than 11 hours before being released without charge "pending further investigation".

On Tuesday, SNP Treasurer Colin Beattie was arrested and also released without charge 'pending further investigation' later in the day.

Party members believe it is 'inevitable' that Ms Sturgeon will be the next to be arrested and...