Russell Findlay has accused Reform of “cheerleading” for independence after Nigel Farage gave his blessing to another referendum and said his party was aiming to woo “genuine nationalists”.
Farage said it was “quite reasonable” for another vote to be held on breaking up the UK, in comments reported on the front of today’s Scotsman.
His “incendiary” remarks come on the back of Reform fielding pro-independence candidates for Holyrood, and Scottish leader Lord Offord providing a roadmap to another referendum to woo “rational nationalists”.
Findlay added that Reform are “a gift to the SNP” and could not be considered a Unionist party.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: “Nigel Farage’s incendiary comments confirm beyond doubt that Reform are not a Unionist party.
“Talking up the prospect of another unwanted and divisive referendum is a gift to John Swinney’s SNP.
“While the Scottish Conservatives stand up to the SNP, Reform are cheerleading for the SNP’s obsessive desire to break up our country.
“Farage and Swinney are a dangerous double act who are putting Scotland’s economy and security at risk.
“Pro-UK voters across Scotland have a smart way to stop an SNP majority on May 7 – and that’s to back the Scottish Conservatives on the peach ballot paper.”