Kevin McKenna

4 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Kevin McKenna

Reform UK candidate in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election Ross Lambie and councillor Thomas Kerr attend a party event in Hamilton (Image: Getty Images) Some of those who like to flash their liberal credentials are fond of deploying words like ‘Fascism’ and ‘bigotry’. Thus, if you are considering voting for Reform then you’re a Fascist: likewise if you were a supporter of Boris Johnson or favoured some of the No groups in the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence.

5 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Kevin McKenna

Former First Minister M Humza Yousaf, lawyer Aamer Anwar, and STUC boss Ros Foyer spoke at the Stand Up to Racism event (Image: Gordon Terris) Matt Kerr gets it. The Labour councillor for Cardonald is the least-known of a starry panel assembled for Saturday’s opening session of Stand up to Racism’s Glasgow conference. The panel includes Humza Yousaf, the former First Minister and Aamer Anwar, Scotland’s foremost human rights lawyer.

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Kevin McKenna

Kevin McKenna talks to Reform candidate Ross Lambie as he canvasses in Larkhall (Image: Gordon Terris) The big chap seemed to emerge from nowhere and I was immediately on my guard. He was tall and solid with a no-nonsense haircut and looked like he could handle himself. He wore a bright red tee-shirt. There was some intricate body art. But it was Ross Lambie he was going for: not me.

1 week ago | web.archive.org | Kevin McKenna |Kevin Mckenna

Reform candidate Ross Lambie canvassing in Larkhall (Image: Gordon Terris) A roof-top flotilla of red, white and blue pennants tells you that you’ve now entered Larkhall, the South Lanarkshire citadel of all that is loyal and true. The bunting forms a staunch canopy over this handsome town. This is where I’ve arranged to meet Ross Lambie, the young Reform UK candidate in next Thursday’s Hamilton, Stonehouse and Larkhall by-election.

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Andrew Learmonth |Kevin McKenna

Hamilton Reform candidate denies racism claims after Sarwar video row (Image: Gordon Terris) Reform's candidate in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse has defended his party's record on race following a backlash over a video targeting Anas Sarwar. Ross Lambie insisted Reform’s message was about “merit”, rather than "social engineering." The party has faced widespread criticism for its portrayal of the Scottish Labour leader.