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John Swinney issues statement as SNP forecast to be reduced to 10 seats

JOHN Swinney has said the SNP fought a “positive, upbeat campaign” as polls closed on Thursday night – minutes after the exit poll put his…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024

General Election exit poll predicts Labour landslide as SNP win just 10 seats

THE General Election exit poll has predicted a landslide victory for Labour, while the SNP are projected to win just 10 seats in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024

Pro-independence area may stick with SNP in tight contest

THE eve-of-election Savanta poll showing a three-point SNP lead in Scotland will have provided a timely boost for Martin Docherty-Hughes, the SNP…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024

Thursday briefing: The UK campaign trail’s highlights, lowlights – and washouts

In today’s newsletter: From Rishi Sunak’s ‘Drowning Street’ announcement to Ed Davey’s many stunts, we chart the memorable moments of each party’s campaign with senior political correspondent Peter Walker

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Millions go to the polls in general election – as it happened

Polling stations opened at 7am, with voting taking place until 10pm on Thursday night

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Alyn Smith brings strong hope for the SNP in fight with the Tories

Winner in 2019 of predecessor seat of Stirling: Alyn Smith (SNP)

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024

The SNP's victory in this seat would be a supreme highlight for the indy movement

THE ecstatic football-like chants of “Bowie! Bowie!” from Tory supporters as Andrew Bowie narrowly held off the SNP challenge in West…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024

Scottish party leaders make final pitches to voters as General Election polls open

SCOTLAND’S major political leaders have all made their final pitches as polls open for the General Election today.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024

‘Tories braced for bleak night’: what the papers say as the UK votes

After six weeks, general election campaigning has come to an end and Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak have made their final pitches to the country

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2024

'Our values are your values': John Swinney gives final push ahead of General Election

THE First Minister has given his final speech before the General Election takes place on July 4.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2024