SCOTTISH Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has announced that he is to stand down after nearly a decade in post.

The Fife politician, who has served as both an MP and MSP over the past two decades, confirmed his departure on Monday, leaving the party with its smallest ever group of MSPs. 

Mr Rennie, who is known for his extravagant electioneering tactics, which have included wrestling livestock and waterskiing, promised to continue serving his North East Fife constituents at Holyrood.