Stuart Niven

Stuart Niven is a former Reform UK candidate who was slated to represent Dundee West in Scotland for the Reform UK party. He is now newsworthy due to his recent suspension from the party, announced on Friday. This action was taken after the Herald revealed that Niven had been struck off as a company director. The reason for being struck off stems from allegations that he diverted tens of thousands of pounds of company funds. This suspension adds to the challenges faced by Reform UK, which is already dealing with controversy surrounding other candidates, including accusations of Islamophobic remarks and a separate incident involving a Welsh candidate's alleged Nazi salute imitation. Niven's suspension highlights the scrutiny Reform UK is facing regarding its candidate selection process and the views held by its representatives.