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Reform MSP Hires Ex-Tory Tied to France’s National Rally

6/3/2026

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John White, a former Scottish Tory who campaigned for France’s National Rally, secured a funded role with Reform MSP Thomas Kerr.
White will handle communications and research for Kerr after a 2024 France trip where he posted a selfie with National Rally leader Jordan Bardella and praised gains.
MSP Stuart McMillan condemned the hire as far-right hate in Scotland, saying Kerr could become Reform’s Scottish leader within a few years.

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John White, a former Scottish Tory who campaigned for France’s National Rally, secured a funded role with Reform MSP Thomas Kerr.
White will handle communications and research for Kerr after a 2024 France trip where he posted a selfie with National Rally leader Jordan Bardella and praised gains.
MSP Stuart McMillan condemned the hire as far-right hate in Scotland, saying Kerr could become Reform’s Scottish leader within a few years.