# In conversation with Malcolm Offord, Lord Offord of Garvel, Leader of Reform UK Scotland

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Podcast: [IfG Events](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ifg-events-864374)
Published: 2026-03-16T17:56:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8534979367.mp3
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## Resource

With just a few weeks remaining before May’s Scottish parliament election, Malcolm Offord, Leader of Reform UK in Scotland, joined us to discuss the state of devolution, Scotland’s economy and public services, and the future of Scotland. With Reform UK predicted to win a sizeable number of seats in Scotland for the first time, this webinar saw Malcolm Offord set out his policies and plans for Scotland, and discussed how Reform UK would govern if in a position of power at Holyrood. He was in conversation with Institute for Government Programme Director Akash Paun, and answered questions submitted by the online audience. This event is part of a series the Institute for Government is holding with political leaders from Scotland and Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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