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There's grounds for optimism for the SNP in this seat after hitting rock bottom

IF by Friday morning it becomes clear that the long-running saga of the Rutherglen constituency, and its former MP Margaret Ferrier, has played a…

The National (Scotland)

Election 2024: how many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4

With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands…

The Conversation

List of suspended MPs since the start of 2023

A few MPs have been suspended, with the possibility of Conservartive MP Peter Bone joining the list

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New Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

Michael Shanks, the new MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, has taken his seat after former MP Margaret Ferrier was forced to step down.

The Independent UK

Senior SNP minister pledges party will ‘think very carefully’ about by-election loss

SCOTLAND’S Net Zero Secretary has “guaranteed” her party will reflect on the reasons for its defeat in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West…

The National (Scotland)

Senior Scottish minister ‘guarantees’ SNP reflection after by-election defeat

Labour secured more than double the votes of the SNP in Rutherglen and Hamilton West last week.

The Independent UK

No part of the country Labour cannot win, says newly elected Scottish Labour MP

Michael Shanks received a warm welcome on the main stage of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

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'Contextual factors' behind SNP defeat in Rutherglen by-election, says Yousaf

HUMZA Yousaf has said “contextual factors” including Margaret Ferrier’s “reckless actions” led to the SNP loss in Rutherglen and…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf has ‘days to save’ his job after by-election defeat, claims Salmond

The SNP came a distant second to Labour in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat.

The Independent UK

Key questions around Rutherglen by-election win Starmer hails as ‘seismic’

The Labour leader said the result marked a ‘big step in the right direction’ on his path to Downing Street.

The Independent UK

Starmer paints Labour as ‘party of change’ after Rutherglen victory

The Labour leader celebrated his party’s higher-than-expected swing from the SNP, which experts believe could open the door to Number 10.

The Independent UK

Labour swing ‘could see party on course for Downing Street’

Sir Keir Starmer’s party could win 40 seats north of the border if it achieves the same swing in a general election.

The Independent UK

What Labour’s Rutherglen victory means for SNP and UK politics

Party’s victory may point to a change in Scottish political alignments that spells danger for Humza Yousaf

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Flynn dismisses that Humza Yousaf is in 'trouble' following by-election loss

STEPHEN Flynn has said the SNP must “reflect quickly” on the by-election loss in Rutherglen and Hamilton-West.

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Why Scotland is so important for Labour to avoid a hung parliament

Huge Rutherglen result means Labour are on course to be the ‘dominant’ force in Scotland again – and triumph at the general election, says John Curtice

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘seismic’ win for Labour over SNP in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

The result will pile more pressure on SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Independent UK

Labour conference - live: ‘Inane’ to ignore lessons of past election defeats, Blunkett warns Starmer

The Labour party conference begins in Liverpool on Sunday

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer hails ‘seismic’ win for Labour in Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

‘I have always said that winning back the trust of people in Scotland is essential’

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The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘seismic’ win for Labour in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Labour overwhelmingly won Scotland’s first recall by-election with Michael Shanks declared the new MP after securing more than 58% of the votes.

The Independent UK

Labour win Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection

Mr Shanks was declared the new MP for the area after defeating the SNP’s Katy Loudon’s by 17,845 votes to 8,399.

The Guardian - UK

‘Seismic night in Scotland’: Labour crushes SNP in Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection

Michael Shanks wins contest Labour considered a crucial test of apparent turnaround of its fortunes in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish MP named as Labour win Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

LABOUR’S Michael Shanks is Scotland’s newest MP after winning the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election ...

The National (Scotland)

Voter turnout for Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election below 40 per cent

VOTER turnout in Rutherglen and Hamilton West is less than 40, it has been confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

SNP sources expect to lose Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

SNP sources are briefing that they expect to lose the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election – as Labour sound confident of a win.

The Independent UK

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election - live: Labour lands Scottish victory ahead of next general election

Labour wins contest triggered by ousting of former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier, who broke Covid rules in 2020

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