Graham Simpson MSP has defected to Reform UK and opened the door for former Scottish Conservative colleagues to join him.The announcement came at a press conference in Broxburn, West Lothian, on Wednesday, where Mr Simpson appeared alongside Reform leader Nigel Farage.He becomes the second ever Reform UK MSP - following former Tory MSP Michelle Ballantyne's defection in the last parliamentary session before Mr Farage became party leader.

Graham Simpson MSP has defected to Reform UK and opened the door for former Scottish Conservative colleagues to join him.The announcement came at a press conference in Broxburn, West Lothian, on Wednesday, where Mr Simpson appeared alongside Reform leader Nigel Farage.He becomes the second ever Reform UK MSP - following former Tory MSP Michelle Ballantyne's defection in the last parliamentary session before Mr Farage became party leader.