REFORM UK have sparked outrage after putting forward plans which would criminalise election campaign materials in Gaelic and Scots.

Nigel Farage’s party has moved an amendment to a Westminster bill that would, if passed, criminalise all political materials that are not in English or Welsh.

If Reform’s amendment to the Representation of the People Bill is passed, those in breach of the law could be jailed for up to six months and could also face a fine.

Reform UK bid to criminalise Scottish Gaelic on election materials