Offord criticises ‘fake outrage’ over joke he admits was ‘probably’ homophobic

Reform UK leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord said he had apologised for the remark (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Reform UK’s leader in Scotland has hit out at “fake outrage” over a joke he made about late pop star George Michael that he accepted was “probably homophobic”.

Malcolm Offord said he has had a “huge amount” of support from the public after details of the remarks – made at a rugby club dinner in 2018 – emerged this week.