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The Latest Breaking News from Michael Shanks

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 Independent UK

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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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

‘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

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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 Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer warns against ‘dither and delay’ on Ferrier suspension

The Labour leader was campaigning in her Rutherglen seat on Friday amid the prospect of a by-election.

The Independent UK

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

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

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'closing in' on candidate to replace Margaret Ferrier in likely by-election

VETTING for candidates hoping to replace Margaret Ferrier in an expected by-election is nearing a close, the SNP have said.

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The Guardian - UK

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

‘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 National (Scotland)

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

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.

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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)

Branch Office Updates: Rutherglen Ruckus + HQ antics

Welcome to the week's latest news and gaffes from Scottish Labour...

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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

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 Guardian - UK

One down, 39,136 to go: the explorers who walk every street in their city

You don’t really know an urban landscape until you’ve visited all of it on foot – from slums to beauty spots. Just ask the thousands of ‘every-single-streeters’

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