Glasgow Tory councillor quits to join Reform UK
Thomas Kerr represents Shettleston in the East End of Glasgow.
Last updated 16th Jan 2025
Glasgow councillor Thomas Kerr has quit the Scottish Conservatives to join Reform UK.
He represents Shettleston in the East End of the city and was first elected in 2017.
Mr Kerr stood as the Conservative candidate in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election in 2023 but lost to Michael Shanks from Labour.
He said: “Joining Reform UK is a significant turning point for me. My own experiences with addiction, losing my father and watching my mother recover, have shaped my desire to make real, lasting change.
"I am committed to ensuring that every person in Scotland who is struggling with addiction has access to the support and recovery services they need to rebuild their lives.
"Reform UK represents the change our communities desperately need, and I’m excited to continue my work for Shettleston with this dynamic new party.”
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