Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent
Summary
MSP Amanda Bland has left the Reform UK Scotland party and will now sit as an independent member in the Scottish Parliament. Her departure reduces Reform to the third-largest group at Holyrood, behind Labour and the SNP.Key Facts
- Amanda Bland represents Central Scotland and Lothians West as a list MSP.
- Bland resigned from Reform UK Scotland but has not publicly explained why.
- Reform UK Scotland now has one fewer member than the Labour party.
- Reform UK Scotland started with 17 MSPs after the May election.
- If Bland resigns fully, her seat would go to the next Reform candidate on the party list.
- Bland’s background includes working as a primary school teacher and police officer.
- Scottish Labour deputy leader criticized Reform’s performance in parliament.
- Reform UK Scotland finished second in the election behind the SNP, tied with Labour.
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