Thomas Jordan Kerr Reform UK
Glasgow City councillor for Shettleston. Youngest council group leader in Scotland at age 23. Defected from Conservatives to become Reform UK's first Glasgow councillor.
Policy Positions
Scotland's Future
Oppose independence. Strong unionist position. Want to strengthen the UK as a whole rather than devolve further power.
NHS & Health
Reform the NHS to reduce bureaucracy and management overhead. Open to insurance-based elements for some services. Cut NHS administrative spending.
Housing
Market-led housing policy. Reduce planning regulation to allow developers to build faster. Oppose rent controls as counterproductive.
Climate & Transport
Scrap net zero targets. Protect fossil fuel jobs in Scotland's North Sea. Oppose wind farm expansion on land. Energy bills as the priority.
Tax & Public Spending
Significant tax cuts across the board. Raise income tax thresholds substantially. Reduce burden on working people and businesses.
Economy & Jobs
Deregulate business. Cut government spending and the size of the public sector. Attract investment through lower taxes and less red tape.
Education & Childcare
Traditional academic standards. Expand vocational and apprenticeship routes. Oppose what they call 'woke' curriculum content.
Social Issues
Socially conservative. Oppose gender self-identification. Emphasise traditional definitions of sex in law. Sceptical of diversity initiatives.
Track Record
› Glasgow City councillor; youngest council group leader in Scotland at age 23
› Reform UK's first councillor in Glasgow (defected from Conservatives in 2025)