"Malcolm Offord stated that the joke was intended to be 'funny through being edgy and shocking', but he acknowledged that it made attendees uncomfortable and he 'instantly regretted it'."
"First Minister John Swinney remarked that Offord is 'unfit to be leader of any political party, unfit to be a member of the Scottish Parliament with views and attitudes like that'."
"Swinney expressed concern about the direction of the country, stating, 'Reform have got no part to play in it if they represent views of intolerance, prejudice and hatred of that type'."
Malcolm Offord, Reform UK's sole MSP, faced backlash for a homophobic joke made in 2018. He apologized for the crude remark, which referenced George Michael and was made while intoxicated. Offord claimed the joke was meant to be edgy but acknowledged it made attendees uncomfortable. He had previously apologized and donated to an LGBT rugby club. First Minister John Swinney criticized Offord, stating he was unfit for political leadership and warned against intolerance and prejudice in politics.
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