Scottish Conservative peer switches allegiance to Reform UK

Lord Malcolm Offord, previously a Minister for Business and the Scotland Office under the Conservative Party, has announced his move to Reform UK. The announcement was made by Nigel Farage during a gathering at Macdonald Inchyra in Falkirk on Saturday.

Formerly serving as Treasurer for the Scottish Conservatives and a frontbench member in the House of Lords, Lord Offord revealed at the event that he intends to run as a Reform UK candidate in the 2026 Holyrood elections.

Author: Benjamin Carter