Malcolm Offord

Malcolm Offord is the newly appointed Scottish leader of Reform UK. A former Conservative life peer and a multimillionaire financier, Offord's appointment has drawn attention for several reasons. He was unveiled by Nigel Farage as the party's first Scottish leader ahead of upcoming Scottish parliament elections. His refusal to disclose his net worth, citing privacy, has sparked public interest. Furthermore, Offord has been tasked with addressing allegations of past racism and anti-Semitism within Reform UK, as Farage declined to engage with local journalists on the matter. The use of Deacon Blue's song lyrics in Offord's first major speech has also generated controversy, with the band expressing their disapproval of their work being associated with Reform UK's political rhetoric. Offord's defection from the Conservative party to Reform UK marks a significant development in the Scottish political landscape.