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Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent

Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent
BBC Scotland Monday 19 October 2026, 10:38 UTC 1 min read
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Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.

Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.
Amanda Bland (PERSON) Holyrood (LOCATION) Labour (ORG)
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