In conversation with Malcolm Offord, Lord Offord of Garvel, Leader of Reform UK Scotland

About this episode

Malcolm Offord discusses the state of devolution and Reform UK's plans for Scotland ahead of the Scottish parliament election.

With just a few weeks remaining before May’s Scottish parliament election, Malcolm Offord, Leader of Reform UK in Scotland, joined us to discuss the state of devolution, Scotland’s economy and public services, and the future of Scotland. With Reform UK predicted to win a sizeable number of seats in Scotland for the first time, this webinar saw Malcolm Offord set out his policies and plans for Scotland, and discussed how Reform UK would govern if in a position of power at Holyrood. He was in conversation with Institute for Government Programme Director Akash Paun, and answered questions submitted by the online audience. This event is part of a series the Institute for Government is holding with political leaders from Scotland and Wales.

People in this episode

Host: Akash Paun

Guest: Malcolm Offord

Topics covered

• Scottish parliament election
• devolution
• Scotland's economy
• public services
• Reform UK policies

Keywords

• Malcolm Offord
• Reform UK
• Scotland
• devolution
• Scottish parliament election
• public services
• economy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reform UK

Places: Scotland, Holyrood

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