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Former Labour Councillor Joins Reform UK Amid Controversy

8/29/2025

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Audrey Dempsey, a former Scottish Labour councillor, joined Reform UK after claiming increased "racist attacks" on white individuals in Glasgow.
She was suspended from Labour in April 2024 and later resigned, alleging "character assassination."
Dempsey seeks to promote "real change" with Reform, criticizing Labour's treatment of working-class rights.
Scottish Labour leaders denounced Reform as a rebranded Conservative party without viable solutions for Scotland.

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Audrey Dempsey, a former Scottish Labour councillor, joined Reform UK after claiming increased "racist attacks" on white individuals in Glasgow.
She was suspended from Labour in April 2024 and later resigned, alleging "character assassination."
Dempsey seeks to promote "real change" with Reform, criticizing Labour's treatment of working-class rights.
Scottish Labour leaders denounced Reform as a rebranded Conservative party without viable solutions for Scotland.