What a shame. I am sure he is good for Scotland even though he lost this, for him, vital vote. I have never understand this compulsion to resign over a lost cause. Why not scrub round it and try again, another way? There is usually a back door waiting for them. Isn't that how many laws are passed without us noticing them? I remember when the Tories lost the election and threw out their very capable leader (forgotten his name, but he's got a lovely voice). So sad (and stupid). How can they possibly tell how the fickle electorate is going to vote.