Reform MSP Amanda Bland resigns to sit as independent
Bland leaves Reform UK Scotland
Bland has not yet made a public comment about her decision. A party spokesperson said she should consider why she had chosen to distance herself from the team. The spokesperson described the group as capable individuals and criticised Bland’s move to sit apart from them.
Rules for list MSPs
Under Holyrood rules, a list MSP who resigns is replaced by the next candidate from that MSP’s party at the previous election. The article does not say whether Bland’s departure from Reform UK Scotland will be treated as a resignation from her seat or who might take her place.
Election results context
Reform UK Scotland finished level with Labour in joint second place, behind the SNP, which won 58 seats. The report gives no further details about the election result or how Bland’s decision may affect the party’s representation.
Key points
- Amanda Bland has left Reform UK Scotland and will sit as an independent MSP.
- A party spokesperson criticised her choice to separate herself from the team.
- Holyrood rules provide for a party’s next election candidate to replace a resigning list MSP.