Amanda Bland alleges misogyny and abuse in Reform Scotland leadership

Amanda Bland, a Reform UK MSP who left the party last week to sit as an independent, says she quit because of what she describes as abusive, misogynistic behaviour by senior figures in its Scottish leadership. Her allegations have prompted a dispute over women’s treatment and influence within the party at Holyrood.

Bland said persistent shouting, attempts to undermine her and exclusion from key discussions brought back memories of domestic abuse in her childhood. A former Reform candidate said her account matched their experience and claimed women have little say in the party, which they described as closed and controlling. Reform MSP Senga Beresford rejected the allegations, saying she had not witnessed shouting or felt controlled.