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The inside story of how Kemi Badenoch masterminded a Tory heist in the ‘forgotten’ by-election

IN FOCUS: With all eyes on Makerfield and its wider implications for the country, Aberdeen South inevitably attracted less attention. But the Tories wanted to ensure no one was talking about it so they could pull off a surprise win, David Maddox writes

The Independent UK

Tory byelection victory gives Badenoch vital evidence to justify abandoning net zero

While the SNP’s recent issues put off some voters, the Tories’ support for North Sea oil drilling proved more decisive

The Guardian - UK

What next for SNP policy on oil and gas after crushing Aberdeen by-election defeat?

AFTER any election defeat, the initial reaction from most political figures is always something along the lines of: “Lessons to be learned. A soul…

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Scottish Labour have 'heads in the sand' after by-election thrashings

SCOTTISH LABOUR have been accused of having their “heads in the sand” after two crushing Westminster by-election defeats.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney will 'consider implications' of Aberdeen South by-election defeat

The SNP will 'consider the implications' of its defeat in the Aberdeen South by-election, John Swinney has said

The National (Scotland)

Commons leaders pressed over ‘safeguards’ for public cash after Murrell crimes

Patricia Ferguson, the chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, has written to both the Clerk of the House of Commons and the Speaker on the issue.

Evening Standard

Swinney vows SNP will ‘consider the implications’ of Aberdeen South defeat

SNP leader John Swinney said the Tories had managed to capture ‘understandable anger’ felt in the area over the future of the oil and gas sector.

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Labour obsessed with internal drama, says Badenoch as Tories win by-election

The Conservative leader hit out at Sir Keir Starmer as she celebrated victory in Aberdeen South.

Evening Standard

Council leader hits back after Scotland flags banned during World Cup

MIDLOTHIAN Council’s leader has said a decision to stop workers displaying Scotland flags or wearing the national jersey during the World Cup had…

The National (Scotland)

Where the SNP went wrong in Aberdeen South

Aberdeen South was always an entirely avoidable by-election for the SNP, although it could only have been averted by Stephen Flynn choosing to…

The National (Scotland)

Kemi Badenoch hails by-election win as showing Tories ‘working to regain trust’

The Conservative leader spoke out after her party’s ‘seismic’ victory in Aberdeen South, taking the seat from the SNP with a majority of over 6,000.

Evening Standard

What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win

Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions

The Guardian - UK

Conservatives seize Aberdeen seat from SNP in historic by-election

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The Independent UK

SNP vow to win back Aberdeen seat after 'tough' by-election defeat

The SNP have vowed to win back Aberdeen South from the Scottish Conservatives following a 'tough' by-election result

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The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid

In today’s newsletter: The mayor of Manchester is set to return to Westminster after decisively beating Nigel Farage’s Reform

Evening Standard

Tories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection

The SNP’s vote almost halved compared to the 2024 election.

The Independent UK

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

Douglas Lumsden said it was a ‘seismic’ victory after claiming the seat in the early hours of Friday morning

Evening Standard

Tories claim Aberdeen South as SNP vote collapses

Douglas Lumsden claimed the party’s first gain in a Scottish by-election since 1967.

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Evening Standard

Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy

Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’.

Evening Standard

Tories to take Aberdeen South as SNP concedes defeat

The gain would be the first for the Conservatives in a Scottish by-election since 1967.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South in shock loss for the SNP

Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry

The National (Scotland)

Conservatives clinch first Scottish by-election gain since 1967

THE SNP have conceded defeat in Aberdeen South with a senior source saying it is the “Tories’ night”, but pledging to “win it back in 2029”

The National (Scotland)

See the full Aberdeen South by-election results in charts

THE votes are being counted in Aberdeen South with the results due to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning

Evening Standard

Tories ‘cautiously optimistic’ in Aberdeen South by-election

The results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.

Evening Standard

Polls close in two Scottish by-elections

The results in both Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry will be known in the early hours of Friday morning.

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