In politics, you can tell how well you’re doing by the level of panic in your opponents’ response. By that measurement, Reform UK is flying in Scotland.
First Minister John Swinney this week announced a cross-party summit to tackle the rise of Nigel Farage’s party. Mainstream politicians are alarmed by Reform’s surge in the polls, which suggest it will win as many as 15 seats at the next Holyrood election in May 2026, potentially putting it in the position of kingmaker.
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