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Tory defector to Reform: 'I've lost friends and been branded a fascist'

Thomas Kerr, a Glasgow councillor, has joined Reform UK, facing accusations of being a 'fascist' and 'racist' since his party switch.
Kerr expressed that leaving the Scottish Conservatives cost him friendships and claimed the party let down working-class people.
He denied being promised a top spot by Reform UK and acknowledged his ambitions for Holyrood.
Kerr has faced calls for resignation from opposition councillors following his defection and resigned from his civic role amid threats of being ousted.

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'I was called a fascist and racist for defecting to Reform'

An ex-council leader said he was verbally abused after announcing his defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK.

7 days ago·United Kingdom

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Thomas Kerr says he’s been branded 'fascist' and lost friends after joining Reform UK

THE Glasgow councillor who has been the highest-profile defector from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK says he has been branded a…

7 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Tory defector to Reform: 'I've lost friends and been branded a fascist'

The Glasgow councillor who has been the highest-profile defector from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK says he has been branded a…

8 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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Councillor who defected to Reform says he’s been branded 'fascist and racist'

Thomas Kerr, who led the Conservative group on Glasgow city council, said his decision last month had cost him friendships.

7 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom 8 days ago on Monday, February 24, 2025.

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