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Michael Shanks accused of Brexit 'flip-flopping' after deleting decade-old EU tweet

SCOTTISH Labour’s Michael Shanks has been accused of “flip-flopping” over Brexit after deleting a tweet from almost a decade ago.

The National (Scotland)

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election confirmed for October 5

Labour and the SNP have been unofficially campaigning in the seat – vacated by Margaret Ferrier – for months.

The Independent UK

'Labour abandoning everything they’ve ever stood for under Starmer', ex MP says

AN ex-Labour MP has accused the party of tailoring policy to the English middle class and “abandoning everything they’ve ever stood for” in a…

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By-election constituency lost millions of pounds as impact of Brexit revealed

THE SNP candidate for the upcoming Rutherglen by-election has accused Labour of “sticking their head in the sand” over Brexit, with figures…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP apologises after amplifying attack on Labour candidate's school

AN SNP former minister has apologised for sharing an attack on the Scottish secondary school where Labour’s candidate in the Rutherglen…

The National (Scotland)

Labour by-election candidate branded 'out of touch' over Brexit stance

MICHAEL Shanks has been branded “out of touch” for his stance on Brexit after stating that rejoining the EU is “not a question for now”.

The National (Scotland)

Labour by-election candidate says rejoining EU is 'not a question for now'

A LABOUR by-election candidate who previously quit the party over its Brexit stance has said rejoining the EU is “not a question for just now”.

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Stephen Flynn slams 'shameful' Labour Brexit stance ahead of campaign visit

STEPHEN Flynn has attacked Labour’s "shameful" stance on Brexit ahead of a campaign visit to Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

The National (Scotland)

SNP challenge Labour to 'reject NHS privatisation' in wake of Wes Streeting visit

SCOTTISH Labour’s by-election candidate in Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been challenged to “reject NHS privatisation” after being pictured…

The National (Scotland)

Tory by-election candidate Thomas Kerr branded 'hypocrite' over gender reform tweet

THE Tories candidate for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election has been branded a “hypocrite” for his comments on gender reform just…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer yet to resolve policy split with Scottish Labour on gender recognition

Party leader has tried to end row but byelection candidate’s comments show differences in approach to trans rights

The Guardian - UK

Impact of Scotland’s first ever recall byelection will be felt across the UK

Vote could signify Labour’s revival north of the border, but it may need to show policy splits with UK party.

The Guardian - UK

‘Stark choice’: SNP battles Scottish Labour on cost of living crisis

Katy Loudon and Michael Shanks to contest Rutherglen and Hamilton West after Covid rule-breaker Margaret Ferrier’s removal

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP hopeful claims he would vote against Keir Starmer

SCOTTISH Labour’s by-election candidate's claim that he will go against Keir Starmer on controversial policies has been branded "not good…

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Scottish Labour candidate vows to be his own man when it comes to Westminster

Michael Shanks described the UK’s two-child benefit cap and so-called bedroom tax as ‘heinous’ policies at the launch of his by-election campaign.

The Independent UK

By-election in Ferrier seat will be held as quickly as possible, vows SNP

The MP has been unseated by her constituents after she broke Covid rules in 2020.

The Independent UK

SNP and Scottish Labour to start by-election campaign after MP loses seat

It comes as Margaret Ferrier MP was removed from her constituency seat.

The National (Scotland)

Labour candidate launches food bank drive on SAME DAY party backs two-child cap

A SCOTTISH Labour candidate launched a food bank drive on the very same day that Keir Starmer announced his party would be keeping the two-child…

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Ferrier accused of ‘desperate plea’ to voters as recall petition opens

Any by-election in her Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat is likely to be closely contested between Labour and the SNP.

Daily Record

Margaret Ferrier branded 'desperate' after shamed covid MP begs people not to sign recall petition

More than 8,100 people in Rutherglen and Hamilton West must sign a recall petition to trigger a by-election in the area.

The Guardian - UK

‘We need change’: Scottish Labour hoping to capitalise on SNP turmoil

Party leader Anas Sarwar senses a shift in attitudes while knocking on doors for a potential byelection

The Independent UK

Recall by-election possible as Ferrier’s Commons ban approved

The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been suspended for 30 days for breaching Covid rules in 2020.

The National (Scotland)

By-election looms as MPs set to hand Margaret Ferrier 30-day Commons suspension

MARGARET Ferrier is (again) expected to be suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days on Tuesday with MPs set to vote on whether to approve…

Daily Record

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer insists there will be a by-election as he visits Rutherglen

The Labour leader visited the constituency on Friday endorsing the selection of Michael Shanks as the party’s candidate.

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'acting like they've already won' Rutherglen by-election, Humza Yousaf says

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has accused Labour of “complacency” over the looming Rutherglen by-election, adding that they have “already…

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