The SNP have not always been so generous and understanding towards politicians who fall foul of rules when it comes to accounting for their use of public money.
An SNP spokesman said: "MSPs are accountable for the use of public money.
Given the long list of unanswered questions about his expenses, it appears Mr McLetchie's position has become untenable, and so resignation was the only appropriate course of action." The deputy Tory leader in Scotland, Annabel Goldie, will assume Mr McLetchie's responsibilities until a successor emerges, the party said
tonight.
Humza Yousaf and Michael Matheson are turning the Scottish Parliament into a laughing stock.
