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Labour aims to win back voters across Scotland with byelection success

Rutherglen and Hamilton West is a must-win seat for Keir Starmer – as it is for an SNP fighting to stay in power

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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Katy Loudon issues open letter to Labour supporters in final campaign week

THE SNP candidate in Rutherglen and Hamilton West has issued an open letter to Labour supporters ahead of next week’s by-election.

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson to join Rutherglen by-election campaign trail for pro-EU day

ANGUS Robertson is set to join Katy Loudon on the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election trail as part of a pro-EU campaign day.

The National (Scotland)

Labour victory in Rutherglen seat will put SNP and Tories on notice – Murray

A by-election is being held in the constituency next month.

The Independent UK

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

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

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Rutherglen byelection: voters dismiss independence but want action on cost of living

Residents are wary of both SNP and Labour as the vote to replace Margaret Ferrier approaches

The Guardian - UK

Ian Blackford and Neil Gray to talk Brexit business impact on key by-election seat

IAN Blackford and Neil Gray are set to join the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election campaign trail to speak to businesses about the impact of…

The National (Scotland)

SNP focus on cost of living at Rutherglen by-election campaign launch

Katy Loudon will launch the party’s by-election campaign in Rutherglen this weekend.

The Independent UK

Greens challenge Labour's LGBT+ inclusive education stance in council row

SOUTH Lanarkshire’s Labour-run council is letting down young LGBTQ+ people, says Cameron Eadie, the Scottish Green candidate in the upcoming…

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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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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The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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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