Reform MSPs stage walkout over Scottish independence debate

Scotland’s party leader, Malcolm Offord, criticised a recently held debate, calling it “an insult and a waste of time.” Offord made the remarks during a press briefing on Thursday, after the event concluded without delivering the substantive discussion the party had anticipated. He argued that the format and moderation failed to address the core issues at stake, rendering the session ineffective for both participants and the public.

The party has not indicated plans to pursue a similar forum in the near future, citing concerns over the quality of discourse and the allocation of resources. Offord’s comments underscore ongoing frustrations within the party regarding the perceived lack of constructive engagement in public debates, and they may influence how future political dialogues are organized in Scotland.