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Scottish Labour MSP issues message for ‘Farage’s mob’ after shock by-election win

A newly-elected MSP sent a brutal message to Nigel Farage’s “mob” following a surprise Scottish Labour win at a by-election on Friday (6 June).

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

What the Hamilton by-election tells us about SNP chances for 2026

Amidst the bitter disappointment for the SNP of failing to live up to their tag as bookies' favourites in Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse, there…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025

SNP campaign chief addresses independence focus after Hamilton by-election loss

THE SNP's campaign chief Jamie Hepburn has reacted to his party's by-election loss, addressing the lack of focus on independence during the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025

Relief for Starmer in Hamilton, but Reform has arrived as a force in Scotland

NEWS ANALYSIS: A Scottish Labour win in the Hamilton by-election has handed the prime minister a much needed boost, but the result reveals that Reform is a growing threat in parts of the UK Nigel Farage has never appealed to before, writes David Maddox

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Scottish Labour overturns SNP majority to win key by-election

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The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Alarming number of drivers have not had eye test in last two years

The NHS advises eye tests every two years, and drivers are expected to self-report any medical conditions that could impair their driving ability

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Starmer hails 'fantastic' shock win in Scotland by-election as SNP fail to hold seat after Reform surge

Labour’s Davy Russell said the win sent a message to Nigel Farage and “his mob”

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

Labour wins Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election as SNP and Reform suffer shock defeat

Victory in Hamilton by Davy Russell signals growing challenge to SNP and resistance to Farage's Reform UK

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Surprise Hamilton win ‘changes the script’ for Scottish Labour, leader says

Davy Russell won the contest, with the SNP coming narrowly ahead of Reform.

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

‘We’ve proven pollsters wrong,’ says Scottish Labour leader after surprise win

'People need to change the script' says Sarwar as Russell’s victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election marks a major upset for the SNP

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025