MP ‘confident’ SNP can win by-election in Margaret Ferrier’s constituency David Linden said his party is ‘laser-focused’ on the cost-of-living crisis. The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
BBC presenter called out for 'unbelievable' mistake about Margaret Ferrier A BBC presenter has been called out for their “unbelievable” mistake after they referred to Margaret Ferrier as an SNP MP. The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023
Margaret Ferrier continues to cling to office despite being Scotland's most disgraceful MP Record View says Ferrier should take responsibility for her actions and fast track the by-election process by standing down as soon as possible. Daily Record · May 23, 2023
MP Margaret Ferrier loses appeal over Covid rule breach suspension from Westminster An independent appeals panel concluded that the sanction - which could lead to a by-election - was "neither unreasonable nor disproportionate" Daily Record · May 22, 2023
MP Margaret Ferrier who travelled by train with Covid loses appeal over Commons ban It brings a by-election in her Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency a step closer The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
Sarwar: Ferrier should do right thing and resign before by-election Covid rule-breaking MP Margaret Ferrier lost her appeal against a 30-day Commons suspension. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
Margaret Ferrier loses appeal over Commons ban increasing chance of by-election The MP had appealed against a recommendation that she be suspended from the Commons for 30 days for a code of conduct breach. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
MP Margaret Ferrier loses appeal over Commons ban for Covid rule breaches Failure of appeal paves way for possible byelection in former SNP MP’s Scottish constituency The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023
How is a by-election triggered in Margaret Ferrier's constituency? MP Margaret Ferrier has lost her appeal to have her Commons suspension overturned, meaning a by-election in her constituency now looks likely. The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023
Covid rulebreaker Margaret Ferrier loses appeal against Commons suspension A crunch by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West has moved a step closer after the shamed MP for the area lost an appeal against her suspension. Daily Record · May 22, 2023
Humza Yousaf to campaign in North Lanarkshire ahead of crucial council by-election On Saturday, the First Minister will join Bellshill council candidate Joe Budd to speak to local people and businesses ahead of the by-election on… The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023
Scottish MPs spend more than £700k of taxpayers' money on flights in a year Exclusive: The average Scottish MP spent £320.14 on air travel per week that parliament was sitting. Daily Record · May 20, 2023
SNP labelled ‘dysfunctional’ over by-election selection pause The seat of Rutherglen and Hamilton West could see a by-election if Covid rule-breaking MP Margaret Ferrier is suspended from the Commons. The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
‘We’re going to fight this hard’: Labour keen for byelection test in Rutherglen Anticipated vote would be chance to take on a shaken SNP and send message to voters UK-wide The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023
The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023 Labour by-election candidate shielded from media amid claims of 'stitch up' LABOUR’S candidate for a potentially key Scottish by-election was shielded from media questions today amid accusations of a “stitch up” by the…
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Labour would be left soul-searching if it cannot win Ferrier’s seat – Baillie The Scottish Labour deputy leader was campaigning in Rutherglen as the party confirmed Michael Shanks is its candidate.
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023 Archbishop of Canterbury’s attack on illegal migration bill ‘wrong on both counts’, says minister – as it happened Justin Welby says bill is ‘morally unacceptable’ and rules on protection of refugees are not ‘inconvenient obstructions’
The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023 Branch Office Updates: Rutherglen Ruckus + HQ antics Welcome to the week's latest news and gaffes from Scottish Labour...
Daily Record · May 4, 2023 DWP rejects calls for early access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness The SNP's Dave Doogan and other MPs urged the UK Government to change its rules around State Pension access.
The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023 Labour councillor condemns 'farce' as party's Rutherglen by-election row deepens LABOUR’S selection process for a candidate to stand in a potential by-election has been branded a “complete farce” by a councillor from the…
Daily Record · May 2, 2023 Labour councillor claims Rutherglen and Hamilton West selection 'farce' is 'undemocratic' EXCLUSIVE: Rutherglen councillor Martin Lennon said he was 'shocked that the top three most popular candidates locally were all blocked' from standing.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2023 Labour members in 'official complaint' to party amid row over Rutherglen by-election TWO constituency branches of the Labour Party have written to Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer to make a “formal complaint” ...
Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023 Scottish Labour contender in 'by-election seat' quit party over Brexit stance EXCLUSIVE: Michael Shanks announced he had resigned on the day of the European elections in 2019
The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2023 I struggle to see sense in the SNP’s stance on Rutherglen by-election APPARENTLY after Saturday’s SNP NEC meeting a “day of action”, led by the new First Minister, was held in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023 Margaret Ferrier to appeal against Commons suspension for Covid breach Former Scottish National party MP could face recall repetition if 30-day suspension goes ahead