Malcolm Offord

Malcolm Offord is a former Conservative peer and businessman who recently defected to Reform UK, where he is set to stand for election in the upcoming Holyrood elections. Previously serving as a Scotland Office minister and treasurer of the Scottish Conservatives, Offord's transition to Reform UK reflects a growing challenge to traditional party lines in Scottish politics. His defection was described by party leader Nigel Farage as a 'brave and historic act' as the party gains momentum in the region.