Scottish First Minister quits as leader after less than eight Liz Trusses

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced he will resign rather than face two votes of no confidence this week.

The SNP leader has managed almost 400 days in the top role – just under eight times as long as Liz Truss stayed as UK prime minister.

He has seen his authority crumble in the days since he decided to withdraw his government from a political partnership with the Scottish Greens.

Mr Yousaf, 39, explained his decision to call time on his leadership in a statement at the first minister’s official residence of Bute House.