Conservative MSP Graham Simpson defects to Reform
Summary
Graham Simpson, a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), has left the Conservative party to join the Reform party. He made this announcement with Reform leader Nigel Farage at a press conference in Scotland. Simpson is now the only current MSP from the Reform party.Key Facts
- Graham Simpson was a member of the Scottish Parliament for the Conservative party.
- He announced his switch to the Reform party at a press conference in Broxburn, Scotland.
- Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform, was present at the announcement.
- Simpson has been an MSP since 2016, representing the Central Scotland region.
- Simpson mentioned that leaving the Conservatives was difficult and involved a lot of personal reflection.
- This makes him the sole current Reform MSP in the Scottish Parliament.
- Michelle Ballantyne was previously an MSP for Reform but left after losing her seat in 2021.
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