Amanda Bland: “To confirm today, I have formally resigned from Reform UK Scotland. This is my decision, made after careful…”

I will not be making any further statements or giving interviews regarding Reform UK.

Holding the Scottish government to account remains a key priority, and I believe I can best pursue these goals as an Independent MSP.

My focus remains firmly on representing the people of Central Scotland and Lothians West, and holding the Scottish Government to account in the public interest.

Reform UK Scotland will always stand for law and order. We will back the police, prioritise victims over offenders, deliver tougher sentencing for serious and repeat criminals and restore confidence that the justice system exists to…