POLITICS: SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP said Liz Truss's resignation was "inevitable" as he calls for General Election

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP has branded Prime Minister Liz Truss's resignation as "inevitable" following a tumultuous 44 days in power.

Ms Truss announced she was standing down as Conservative party leader following a number of setbacks during her short spell in Number 10 including a large reversal on mini-budget proposals and the loss of two key cabinet ministers.

Mr Blackford, who represents Ross, Skye and Lochaber, also joined fellow opposition calls for an immediate General Election.

He said: "It was inevitable Liz Truss would have to go after the damage she's inflicted - but merely swapping leaders of a broken Tory government is not enough.

"There must now be a general election - people will accept nothing less.

"The UK is in a state of constant crisis and long-term decline.

"With all the Westminster parties signed up to the economic pain of a hard Brexit and austerity cuts, it is clear independence is the only way to keep Scotland safe and escape the chaos of Westminster control for good."

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