Overview
- Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf held talks with Turkish President Erdogan about the Gaza crisis without a UK official present, breaching protocol.
- Foreign Secretary David Cameron has threatened to withdraw Foreign Office support for Scottish ministers and shut down Scottish government international offices in UK embassies in key locations.
- Yousaf's meeting with Erdogan has sparked controversy within his own party, with some members expressing disappointment and disgust.
- Yousaf has defended his actions, stating that a UK official was invited to the meeting and that the nature of such events can lead to last-minute changes in timing.
- This incident has escalated ongoing tensions between Scotland and the UK government over meetings with foreign officials.