Will Humza Yousaf ever catch a break? The short answer is: not anytime soon. Last week was dubbed the First Minister’s worst in the job – which is saying something, given the chaos that has engulfed his party over the past year. And if Yousaf had hoped for improved fortunes this week, his wishes were in vain. The pesky Greens are still causing the Nats a headache over the Bute House Agreement and Patrick Harvie’s barmy army could well vote themselves out of their coalition next month. Tuesday’s statement on the Cass review has raised yet more questions about the Scottish government’s tartan Tavistock problem – and now hapless Humza has seen a mini rebellion over juryless trials. Oh dear.

The beleaguered FM failed to quash dissent within his ranks on Tuesday night, after six of his own MSPs refused to vote with the government on his justice reforms. The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill includes plans to scrap Scotland’s unique ‘not proven’ verdict and to pilot juryless rape trials, much to the concern of politicians and legal experts alike. One nationalist rebel had a pop at Yousaf’s jury-free proposal as the ‘most offensive’ part of the legislation, adding: ‘It’s quite extraordinary.’ Not quite the glowing report Yousaf might have hoped for from one of his own. How long until they’re all back to fighting like Nats in a sack?

Although the bill will now move from stage one to the next level of parliamentary scrutiny, Mr S wouldn’t rule out more rebellions to come. With 62 abstentions to 60 votes in support of the legislation, Yousaf could face yet more trouble down the line – particularly when one closer inspects the MSPs who defied the FM…

The First Minister’s one-time leadership rival Kate Forbes was a stand-out name on the abstention list, joined by former business minister and her short-lived campaign manager Ivan McKee. Outspoken backbencher and SNP veteran Fergus Ewing also featured, alongside his sister Annabelle Ewing. Other rebels included Michelle Thomson – who blasted Nicola Sturgeon for not resigning the party whip after her arrest last summer – and Christine Grahame. What exactly do all these parliamentarians have in common, you ask? They all gave their backing to Kate Forbes during the leadership contest. How very curious…

Tuesday’s rebellion is yet another blow to a First Minister whose premiership has been riddled with misfortune and incompetence. And as speculation about post-election leadership challenges ramps up – with some rather familiar faces in the mix – it may be more than just the future of this bill on the line. Watch your back, Yousaf…