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Politics
Craig Paton

Tories claim Aberdeen South as SNP vote collapses

Douglas Lumsden won the by-election (Michal Wachucik/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Conservatives have claimed their first by-election gain in Scotland since 1967 as the SNP vote collapsed.

Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden claimed the seat held by former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn – who said some in his party will have to “reflect”.

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