Day: June 19, 2026
Tories claim Aberdeen South as SNP vote collapses
June 19, 2026The Conservatives have claimed their first by-election gain in Scotland since 1967 as the SNP vote collapsed. Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden claimed the seat held by former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn – who said some in his party will have to “reflect”. On a 38% turnout in the seat, Mr Lumsden won 14,308 votes, […]
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Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy
June 19, 2026Andy Burnham is likely to discuss the Labour leadership situation directly with Sir Keir Starmer if he wins the Makerfield by-election, a Cabinet minister said. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said Mr Burnham deserves to be heard “loud and clear at the top of politics” if he succeeds in fighting off the challenge from Nigel Farage’s […]
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Tories to take Aberdeen South as SNP concedes defeat
June 19, 2026The SNP have conceded defeat in the Aberdeen South by-election. The party expects to lose the seat previously held by former Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, the first gain for the Conservatives in a Scottish by-election since 1967. A senior party source told the Press Association it was the “Tories’ night”, but pledged to “win it […]
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