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Amanda Bland, a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), has decided to leave Reform UK Scotland and continue her term as an independent representative. This decision reduces the number of Reform UK MSPs, moving the party down to the third-largest group at Holyrood, now trailing behind Labour by one seat.
According to a source within Reform UK, Bland had been described as “very difficult to work with.” She was summoned to a meeting on Wednesday concerning the frequent staff changes occurring in her office. Despite these internal concerns, Bland has not yet made a public statement regarding her departure.
Reform UK responded to Bland’s resignation by urging her to reconsider, stating, “Amanda Bland should reflect on her reasons for choosing to isolate herself from that team of capable individuals.” The party also emphasized that, given the rules at Holyrood, she should step down as a regional MSP for Central Scotland and Lothians West, allowing the next candidate from Reform’s election list to take her place and properly represent constituents.
Bland, who represents both Central Scotland and Lothians West as a list MSP, has a background as a primary school teacher and police officer. She was one of 17 Reform UK candidates who secured seats in the Scottish Parliament during the May elections — a significant milestone for the party in Scotland. At that time, Reform UK tied with Labour for second place behind the Scottish National Party, which won 58 seats
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