Nigel Farage has announced that a Scottish Labour councillor has defected to Reform UK just before a crucial byelection in Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse. He plans to reveal the councillor’s identity during campaign events. Amid controversy surrounding an advertisement aimed at Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, which has drawn accusations of racism, Farage acknowledged the party's upward trajectory in Scotland yet tempered expectations about winning the byelection. Current polls suggest Reform is closely trailing Labour but still behind the SNP. This marks a significant moment as Reform seeks to establish itself in Scottish politics.
Nigel Farage defended a controversial advert targeting Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar while announcing a councillor defecting to Reform UK ahead of a key byelection.
Farage expressed uncertainty about Reform's chances of winning the Hamilton byelection but noted that surprising results are possible due to a disenchanted electorate.
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