Overview
- Glasgow councillor Audrey Dempsey told Sky News at a Reform local-branch meeting that asylum seekers and legal migrants are bringing Sharia law to the city.
- When asked for specifics and proof, she cited “stacks of evidence online” and general observations in the city centre but offered no verifiable evidence in the reports.
- Speaking from Bute House, First Minister John Swinney said he does not believe migrants are bringing Sharia law to Glasgow and condemned the comments as far-right and divisive.
- News outlets reported that Reform UK had been contacted for comment, with no widely reported rebuttal or disciplinary action noted at the time of publication.
- Coverage highlighted Dempsey’s political background, including her suspension from Scottish Labour in April 2024 and previous unsubstantiated claims flagged by critics.