POLITICAL party Reform UK have now officially established a branch for Inverclyde and North Ayrshire.

They held their inaugural meeting in West Kilbride last week where committee officers were confirmed.

The branch chair is to be Michael Mann, who most recently stood as a Reform UK candidate for North Ayrshire and Arran at the UK General Election.

At their meeting, Mr Mann welcomed members and discussed recent results the party had achieved in council by-elections.

The branch also discussed supporting candidates in any future elections with campaigning on a key topic.

Members also noted that the Reform UK Scottish conference would be taking place in Perth later this month, with deputy leader Richard Tice set to attend.

The branch are keen to add to their membership and anyone interested is asked to contact chair.northayrshire@reformuk.com for further details.