Perhaps it is in order amidst the recent pantomime in Edinburgh to comment that scarcely in the history of British politics has there been any individual less suited to the rigours of high office than the gentleman who has currently vacated the position with the grandiose title of "First Minister".

Billy Connolly shrewdly referred to "the wee pretendy parliament" and the events of the last few days have demonstrated the validity of his point of view.

Holyrood is a joke. Populated by a wide variety of second-rate sociology students who specialise in nothing.

The only people who benefit from it are those lackeys in the Scottish media whose pay-packet depends upon it.

What was the political issue that led to Mr Yousaf’s downfall?

Something lofty perhaps: fiscal policy? the nature and limitations of sound government?

Regrettably not. Rather it revolved around such matters as whether or not teenagers should be given puberty blockers to delay its natural onset.

The UK Independence Party promise that we shall campaign to get rid of the Holyrood Parliament and will be the only mainstream party to do so. It has no serious purpose, nor does it improve the lives of ordinary citizens in any way.

Donald MacKay

UK Independence Party Lead Spokesman for Scotland