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John Swinney defends ‘two-horse race’ comments after by-election loss to Labour

John Swinney has defended his decision to call the Hamilton by-election a “two-horse race” between the SNP and Reform UK, despite Labour’s…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney defends ‘two-horse race’ comments after by-election loss to Labour

The First Minister said ‘I called it the way I saw it’ when asked about his description of the Hamilton by-election.

Evening Standard

John Rentoul answers your Farage questions: ‘Reform voters aren’t unreasonable – they’re desperate’

ASK ME ANYTHING: Our chief political commentator John Rentoul answers your questions as Nigel Farage’s Reform surges in the polls, capitalising on widespread voter disillusionment and posing a serious challenge to the political establishment

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Who are the 'Brexit badboys' tipped to replace Zia Yusuf as Reform UK turmoil deepens

Nigel Farage allies Arron Banks and Andy Wigmore have emerged as favourites to take on the chairman role

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour MSP issues message for ‘Farage’s mob’ after shock by-election win

A newly-elected MSP sent a brutal message to Nigel Farage’s “mob” following a surprise Scottish Labour win at a by-election on Friday (6 June).

The Independent UK

Tice defends ‘free speech’ after Reform chairman quits over ‘dumb’ burqa ban row

Richard Tice has defended a Reform UK MP’s call for a burqa ban, after party chairman Zia Yusuf branded the argument “dumb” and quit.

The Independent UK

Tice defends Reform MP’s question on burqa ban after Zia Yusuf resignation

Party’s deputy leader says discussion must not be ‘forced underground’ when it is policy in some European countries

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What the Hamilton by-election tells us about SNP chances for 2026

Amidst the bitter disappointment for the SNP of failing to live up to their tag as bookies' favourites in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, there…

The National (Scotland)

Voices: Inside the 24 hours in which Reform imploded

COMMENT: The surprise resignation of Reform’s chair Zia Yusuf in a row about banning the burqa isn’t the only setback that will halt the party’s forward march, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Human rights laws need 'tightening,' says Cabinet minister amid Tory move to quit ECHR to cut immigration

Environment Secretary Steve Reed’s comments came as the head of the Council of Europe, whose role includes promoting human rights, argued the ECHR needed to be ‘adapted’ for the modern world

Evening Standard

Ask women if burka is genuinely their choice, says Reform UK’s Richard Tice

The Reform UK deputy leader’s comments come after Zia Yusuf stood down as the party’s chairman.

Evening Standard

Tory proposal to leave ECHR would put peace in Northern Ireland at risk, Labour suggests – as it happened

Labour dismisses Kemi Badenoch speech on European convention on human rights as an attempt to appease Reform UK and Robert Jenrick

The Guardian - UK

Scots have ‘voted for change’, says Starmer following Labour’s surprise win

The Prime Minister congratulated his winning candidate and looked ahead to next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

Evening Standard

Hamilton byelection win is vindication of Scottish Labour’s doorstep strategy

Victory over SNP and Reform sends strong signal to Scotland’s political parties before next May’s Holyrood elections

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The Independent UK

Scots ‘voted for change’, says Starmer after Labour’s surprise by-election win

The Prime Minister congratulated Labour’s new MSP Davy Russell and looked ahead to next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

The Independent UK

Relief for Starmer in Hamilton, but Reform has arrived as a force in Scotland

NEWS ANALYSIS: A Scottish Labour win in the Hamilton by-election has handed the prime minister a much needed boost, but the result reveals that Reform is a growing threat in parts of the UK Nigel Farage has never appealed to before, writes David Maddox

The Independent UK

Alarming number of drivers have not had eye test in last two years

The NHS advises eye tests every two years, and drivers are expected to self-report any medical conditions that could impair their driving ability

Evening Standard

Starmer hails 'fantastic' shock win in Scotland by-election as SNP fail to hold seat after Reform surge

Labour’s Davy Russell said the win sent a message to Nigel Farage and “his mob”

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The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s muddled politics are reaching their limit. It’s time for him to make a choice

Veer left or double down on the right? Either way, the prime minister needs to commit and sell it to an impatient electorate, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Independent UK

Labour wins Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election as SNP and Reform suffer shock defeat

Victory in Hamilton by Davy Russell signals growing challenge to SNP and resistance to Farage's Reform UK

Evening Standard

Surprise Hamilton win ‘changes the script’ for Scottish Labour, leader says

Davy Russell won the contest, with the SNP coming narrowly ahead of Reform.

The Independent UK

‘We’ve proven pollsters wrong,’ says Scottish Labour leader after surprise win

'People need to change the script' says Sarwar as Russell’s victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election marks a major upset for the SNP

The National (Scotland)

I was there as SNP vote collapsed in Hamilton by-election

IT was a by-election no party wanted, and in particular the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice issues verdict on Hamilton by-election after 'surprise' result

PROFESSOR John Curtice has issued a warning to both Labour and the SNP after the results of the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse ...

Evening Standard

Labour scores surprise Holyrood by-election victory over SNP and Reform

Davy Russell won the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, ahead of the SNP and Reform UK.

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