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Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay aims to get party ‘back on the pitch’

Mr Findlay used his conference speech to set his party the target of winning more constituencies in next May’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Farage’s Reform will ‘let the SNP in’, Badenoch warns

The Conservative leader said Scots ‘deserve better’ than another five years of John Swinney’s party in power at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

‘Disastrous’: John Swinney facing SNP backlash after Hamilton byelection loss

Leader hears demands for a clearer vision focused on independence ahead of next year’s Holyrood elections

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New MSP says by-election win can be ‘springboard’ for Labour Holyrood victory

Davy Russell spoke out ahead of being sworn in as the MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on Scottish politics: Labour wins the seat but not – yet – the argument

Editorial: A Tory collapse, the SNP’s slump and Reform’s rise signal a volatile shift – and the return to deal-making after the next Holyrood election

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Sarwar says surprise by-election win could help Labour back to power at Holyrood

Anas Sarwar is hoping the results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election could help Labour oust the SNP in the 2026 Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour wins pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating SNP and Reform UK

Labour celebrates ‘incredible’ win in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse as voters rally around popular local candidate

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Will there be a Hamilton by-election exit poll and when will the result come in?

CONSTITUENTS in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency have been casting their votes all day in the Holyrood by-election ...

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Polls opens in Holyrood by-election that Swinney says is ‘two-horse race’

Voters in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat are electing a new MSP following the death earlier this year of Christina McKelvie.

Evening Standard

Politicians making final push for votes ahead of Holyrood by-election

SNP leader John Swinney and the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar are both expected to campaign in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Scottish independence support at 58 per cent if Nigel Farage becomes PM – poll

SUPPORT for Scottish independence is at 54 but would rise even further if Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage was to become the next prime minister,…

The National (Scotland)

Labour have 'given up' on by-election amid SNP-Reform contest, says John Swinney

John Swinney has accused Labour of having “given up” on winning next week’s Holyrood by-election – insisting the battle is now a “straight…

The National (Scotland)

SNP’s 2026 candidates 'ignore' grassroots independence campaigners

AN independence group who offered to assist the SNP in campaigning ahead of the Holyrood election in 2026 has been ghosted by every SNP candidate

The National (Scotland)

Brave Davy body swerves yet another campaign event

The campaign for the Holyrood by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, which is due to be held on Thursday next week, has its very own…

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John Swinney declares SNP ‘healed’ a year after taking helm of ‘fractured’ party

The First Minister took office in May last year at a tumultuous time for the SNP.

Evening Standard

Hamilton by-election a two-horse race between SNP and Reform, claims Tice

Reform deputy leader Richard Tice went on to claim next year’s Holyrood election was between his party and the SNP.

Evening Standard

Youngsters the focus as Sturgeon hits campaign trail ahead of by-election

Voters in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse Holyrood seat will go to the polls on June 5.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bill ‘devalues human life’, says top Bishop

The legislation was backed at stage one in Holyrood on Tuesday.

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Evening Standard

Disabled people ‘not better off dead’, actress tells Holyrood rally

The Bill will face an initial vote in Holyrood on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

If in doubt on assisted dying, vote no, actress urges MSPs

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face an initial vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

McArthur hopeful ahead of crucial assisted dying vote on ‘historic day’

Supporters say there is a groundswell of public support for changing the law.

Evening Standard

Bill on Assisted Dying faces key vote at Scottish Parliament

Liam McArthur’s Bill would, if passed, allow terminally ill adults to seek help to end their life.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar to vote against assisted dying legislation amid 'insufficient safeguards'

ANAS Sarwar has announced that he will vote against assisted dying when the proposed legislation is debated at Holyrood tomorrow ...

The National (Scotland)

Is time running out for Anas Sarwar to stand against Keir Starmer? Experts weigh in

ANAS Sarwar must follow the lead of Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan and put clear water between himself and Keir Starmer if he is to convince…

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice: The state of play for Scottish parties a year out from Holyrood vote

IN a year’s time, Scots across the country will be queuing up at polling stations ready to cast their ballots in the Holyrood election.

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