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flag Reform UK’s Malcolm Offord campaigns in Greenock, promoting volunteer patrols over police presence, sparking controversy over race and safety claims.

flag Reform UK’s Scotland leader Malcolm Offord launched his campaign for an MSP seat in Greenock, citing safety concerns for women and girls in Glasgow after dark and promoting volunteer street patrols as a community response to perceived police gaps. flag He denied the patrols are vigilante activity, claiming they were prompted by the presence of large groups of foreign men and a lack of police presence, though he provided no evidence. flag Police Scotland rejected claims of cooperation, stating they do not endorse or work with the group. flag Offord, a millionaire businessman, did not apologize for controversial remarks about immigration and safety, which critics labeled racially charged. flag His candidacy marks a significant expansion into Scottish politics for Reform UK, with other candidates to be announced March 19.

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