UK REFORM SLAMMED First Minister Slams Reform UK Councillor’s Wild Sharia Law Claims in Glasgow

Row Erupts Over Sharia Law Allegations

Scotland’s First Minister has hit out at Reform UK councillor Audrey Dempsey’s explosive claim that Sharia Law is creeping into Glasgow. Calling the comments “ludicrous, absurd and divisive,” the First Minister condemned the remarks made during a Reform UK local branch meeting and aired by Sky News.

Dempsey warned that immigrants should “fit in with our culture, our values and learning our way of life” – not try to “inflict their culture” like Sharia Law on others. “That’s just not something we celebrate,” she declared.

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No Evidence of Sharia Law in Glasgow’s Legal System

Political opponents and community leaders slammed Dempsey’s accusations as fact-free scaremongering. Scotland’s legal system operates under Scots law, with no plans or moves to introduce any parallel religious laws. The Muslim community in Glasgow – a city with a significant Muslim population and active Islamic centres – strongly reject claims they intend to impose religious law.

Political Fallout and Accusations of Islamophobia

Dempsey’s remarks stoke the debate over immigration and integration, themes often pushed by Reform UK. Critics argue her comments fuel anti-Muslim sentiment and fray community relations. The First Minister’s harsh words underline concerns that such rhetoric divides communities rather than unites them.

Glasgow City Council has yet to say if Dempsey’s statement breaches any official conduct codes, but political rivals are already demanding investigations. Muslim organisations may call for apologies, stressing the danger of spreading falsehoods and mistrust.

Reform UK Faces More Scrutiny Over Immigration Stance

The controversy adds fresh fuel to ongoing national debates about multiculturalism and immigration policy. Reform UK’s tough messaging on integration has won some voters but risks provoking deeper divides. Dempsey’s incendiary remarks provide critics with fresh evidence alleging Islamophobia within the party ranks despite leadership denials.