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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 · Jun 6, 2025

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 · Jun 6, 2025

‘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 Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Do not take risk of importing divisive politics, Swinney tells Hamilton voters

Voters in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse are set to go to the polls on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

‘It’s just great’: Japan ambassador tries Irn Bru on visit to whisky distillery

Hiroshi Suzuki described Scotland as an ‘important’ trading partner as he toured a distillery with First Minister John Swinney.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Business confidence in Scotland ‘higher than UK average’ in May – stats

Confidence in Scotland rose 12 points during May to 52%, according to the Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Did cup success mean more to Aberdeen than Celtic? Of course, but here's why

A Scottish Cup win clearly meant more to Aberdeen than it would have to Celtic, but the moments we cherish as fans are all about the context...

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025

Aberdeen have a platform to build on now Parkhead victory stage has been dismantled

Aberdeen's epic Scottish Cup victory will give the Pittodrie club a platform to build on - their Hampden win could just be the start for Jimmy…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Garden design exhibition at V&A Dundee aims to inspire ‘joyful future’

Garden Futures: Designing With Nature explores the impact of garden design, including kitchen gardens and the popularity of allotments.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025