Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK

BBC12/6/2025 • Last cited 12/6/2025

Summary

Scottish Conservative peer Malcolm Offord has defected to Reform UK, announcing his decision at a rally with Nigel Farage in Falkirk, according to the BBC.

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Lindy Score Breakdown

35
Age (0-35)
40 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100

Related Story Timeline

  1. 2025-12-06
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  2. 2025-12-11
    Reform UK accused of ‘rash promises’ on council tax cuts by Warwickshire chiefs (The Guardian)

Score BreakdownRisk 35

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Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 40 days - proven survivor

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