Richard Tice struggles to name Tory defectors in Glasgow

During a press conference in Glasgow, Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice faced embarrassment when he struggled to name two Tory councillors who had defected to his party, repeatedly referring to them only as 'John and Ross.' The councillors were later identified as John Gray from Renfrewshire and Ross Lambie from South Lanarkshire. Despite the gaffe, Tice claimed that Reform UK is gaining popularity due to its policies aimed at improving the financial well-being of Scots. He emphasized that patience is needed as they develop specific policies ahead of the May 2026 elections. Tice also predicted significant gains for his party in the upcoming Holyrood elections and mentioned an openness to collaborating with Labour in the Scottish Parliament. His inability to name his own members raised questions about his knowledge of Scottish politics and party infrastructure.