The Latest Breaking News from Hamilton West

Who is Michael Shanks? Scotland's newest MP wins seat for Labour

MICHAEL Shanks is among a number of candidates hoping to become the next MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

The five biggest issues in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

THERE are just days to go before voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West go to the ballot box to elect their next Scottish MP.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Impact of Voter ID 'concern' ahead of Rutherglen by-election, says Katy Loudon

VOTER ID is a “concern” among candidates campaigning in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, Katy Loudon has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Humza Yousaf remains 'hopeful' for SNP victory in by-election

Scotland’s First Minister has said he remains “hopeful” of an SNP win in a key by-election next week.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2023

Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection could be ‘make or break’ for Labour

Seat will be critical test of Keir Starmer’s prospects in Scotland and mark his party’s chances to gain back power in Westminster

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023

Labour set to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection – but only a thumping majority will herald big Scottish gains next year

More than three years after the COVID law-breaking that cost the SNP’s Margaret Ferrier her job as MP, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be summoned to the polls on October 5 for a byelection to choose her successor. Why is Labour’s Michael Shanks very widely expected to win?…

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023

Rutherglen by-election of ‘monumental significance’, says Starmer

The UK Labour leader will be on the campaign trail in the seat on Friday, ahead of next week’s ballot.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Black urges young people to turn out in Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

The SNP MP claimed Westminster had ‘shafted’ young people.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Katy Loudon urges postal vote to prevent Westminster 'blocking Scottish votes'

KATY Loudon has urged people to register for a postal vote ahead of the upcoming by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

The 14 candidates standing in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

THERE are 14 candidates standing in the hotly contested by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023