The Reformer Scotland | Independent Scottish Political Commentary

Sep 21, 2026

THE FIRST EPISODE OF DAVID OLUSOGA'S FINDING BRITAIN'S SLAVE TRADER airs today (21 September) on BBC Two. It features the research of William A…

Sep 12, 2026

General

We Don’t Need Another Hero? The Courage of Ben Delo

Gawain Towler

I met him once, and briefly, at the drinks reception of the Battle of Ideas a few years ago. Church House, warm white wine,…

We Don’t Need Another Hero? The Courage of Ben Delo

Sep 11, 2026

Politics

Why Reform’s conference was an unqualified success

Brian Monteith

I WANTED TO WRITE this particular column because, quite honestly, I was rather irritated with the opinion headlines suggesting Reform UK’s conference in Birmingham…

Why Reform’s conference was an unqualified success

Sep 11, 2026

Gender ideology

How the Conversion Practices Bill criminalises reality, parents and free speech

Amanda Lindsay

THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT recently announced that, if Westminster fails to deliver a Conversion Practices Bill, it will not hesitate to bring forward Scottish legislation.…

How the Conversion Practices Bill criminalises reality, parents and free speech

Sep 10, 2026

Energy

Thank goodness Richard Tice understands net stupid zero

Christopher Monckton

ONE OF REFORM'S GREATEST STRENGTHS is its no-nonsense, down-to-earth approach to policy. Nowhere is this robust common sense more visible – and more necessary…

Thank goodness Richard Tice understands net stupid zero

Sep 10, 2026

General

Ann Widdecombe – a woman of courage

Andrew Rosindell

A tribute to the late Ann Widdecombe by Andrew Rosindell MP – delivered to the Reform UK Conference in Birmingham, Friday 4th September 2026…

Sep 9, 2026

Transport

Stephen Flynn’s transport brief is already coming off the rails

Graham Simpson

STEPHEN FLYNN DID NOT cover himself in glory during his first appearance before the Scottish Parliament’s new Transport Committee this week. The combative cabinet…