Fran Watson

William Docherty is proud to stand as Reform UK’s candidate in the upcoming Stirling East by-election. A lifelong resident of the area, William has deep roots in the community and a genuine commitment to representing local people. Born in Bannockburn on 5th December 1950, William was educated at Bannockburn Primary and Bannockburn High School before […]

I have dedicated my entire working life to public service. I served for 25 years in the British Army, completing operational tours of duty in Northern Ireland (during the Troubles), Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Sierra Leone. My time in the Army taught me unique and valuable skills, instilled strong values, and shaped the person I […]

 My parents taught me the importance of paying attention to detail, to question everything, and to learn from mistakes and experiences. They instilled in me values of respect, fairness, politeness, tolerance and honesty. I attended Mainholm Academy for 6 years which I enjoyed immensely.  I spent the first part of my career in the Navy […]

I’m a lifelong resident of East Renfrewshire, having spent most of my life in the area, with some time spent living abroad. As a teenager, I lived in Perth, Australia, and in my twenties, I spent a period in Munich. Like many Scots, I also spent a few years living in different parts of England. […]

  Affiliation Number of First Preference Votes % of Vote Share Scottish National Party 568 23.8% Independent 503 21.1% Independent 368 15.4% Reform UK 348 14.6% Scottish Liberal Democrats 290 12.2% Scottish Greens 92 3.9% Alba Party for Independence 91 3.8% Scottish Labour Party 77 3.2% Scottish Conservative and Unionist 48 2.0%

  Affiliation Number of First Preference Votes % of Vote Share Scottish Labour Party 1293 20.8% Scottish Liberal Democrats 1269 20.4% Scottish Greens 1133 18.2% Scottish National Party 905 14.5% Scottish Conservative and Unionist 857 13.8% Reform UK 489 7.9% Independent 111 1.8% Independent 39 0.6% Independent 36 0.6% Scottish Family Party 34 0.5% Scottish […]

  Affiliation Number of First Preference Votes % of Vote Share Independent 823 23.5% Scottish Liberal Democrats 754 21.5% Independent 655 18.7% Scottish National Party 527 15% Independent 256 7.3% Scottish Greens 239 6.8% Reform UK 157 4.5% Scottish Conservative and Unionist 86 2.5%

Originally from Northern Ireland, I’ve enjoyed a global career in sales and management which has taken me all over the world. I served with the Army in my teens and was a part time policeman in Belfast. I’m determined to use this experience to help deliver the message of Reform UK at local and regional […]

3rd Place! A Magnificent Effort From Ross Lambie! Reform UK Have Arrived!   Affiliation Number of First Preference Votes % of Vote Share Scottish Labour Party 8559 31.6% Scottish National Party 7957 29.4% Reform UK 7088 26.1% Scottish Conservative and Unionist 1621 6% Scottish Greens 695 2.6% Scottish Liberal Democrats 533 2%

I grew up in Wester Ross and attended Plockton High School.  After school I joined the army serving in the Highlanders, now known as 4 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland.  I served my country for 25 years including tours of Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Bosnia and Afghanistan and rose to the rank of Colour Sergeant.  […]

2nd Place Finish! Our best result ever – thank you for your support! Affiliation Number of First Preference Votes % of Vote Share Scottish National Party 1059 36.1% Reform UK 768 26.2%  Scottish Labour Party 739 25.2% Scottish Liberal Democrats 138 4.7% Scottish Conservative and Unionist 84 2.9% Scottish Greens 76 2.6%  Alba 47 1.6% […]

Born and raised in a small mining village of South Lanarkshire I know all to well the challenges ordinary people face here.  For the whole of my adult life Scotland has been stuck in the slow lane, or in fact has been going backwards.  Now we are faced with the prospect of another lost generation […]