deacon blue appalled by reform uk leader’s use of their song

deacon blue band says they are appalled that reform uk scottish leader malcolm offord used their song dignity in a political speech. offord quoted the lyrics at a rally near glasgow to promote his party’s message of hard work and saving. the band, which toured perth, australia, replied that the song’s meaning about working toward dreams contradicts the party’s anti‑immigration rhetoric. frontman ricky ross, who supported independence in 2014, called the rhetoric poisonous and urged the public to defeat reform uk. the band also noted that offord’s use of the song misrepresents the message of dignity for all people.