Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, said a second independence referendum for Scotland would be reasonable if the issue becomes relevant in the future. He made the comments while in Glasgow ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on May 7.

Farage stated his party opposes the dissolution of the United Kingdom. He added that independence does not rank as a key concern for voters in the current election. He campaigned in Scotland this week, including a rally in Aberdeen on Monday evening and visits to Shetland and Glasgow.

Farage noted that referendums in 2014 and 2016 were presented as once-in-a-generation events. He said he cannot forecast public sentiment on independence in 20 years.

He indicated that certain SNP voters, including those identifying as genuine nationalists, might support Reform UK.

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay criticised Farage's remarks. Findlay said they prove Reform UK is not a unionist party and that discussing another referendum aids the SNP.