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‘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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

How did Labour win the Hamilton by-election with an 'invisible man' candidate?

SCOTTISH Labour swept to victory in Hamilton despite their candidate avoiding debates and media interviews.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025

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

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

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

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

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) · Jun 6, 2025

'We have work to do': John Swinney reacts to shock Hamilton by-election loss

THE SNP "still have work to do" to turn around their electoral fortunes after they lost to Labour in the Hamilton by-election, John…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025

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 · Jun 5, 2025

Your guide to polling stations and voter ID for the Hamilton by-election

Voter ID rules for the Scottish Parliamentary by-election for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, how to find your polling station and the candidates…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2025

Swinney claims by-election is ‘simple choice’ as Sarwar hails ‘local champion’

Voters in the Holyrood seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse go to the polls on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

What the SNP are trying to talk about as Hamilton campaigning comes to an end

FOR a party that only really emerged onto the UK electoral map less than a year ago, it’s fair to say Reform UK have stolen a lot of headlines in…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2025