Scottish Labour stunned the SNP to win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election by just 602 votes, whilst Reform UK beat the Conservatives into third place, just 800 votes shy of the SNP in second.
Newly-elected Davy Russell celebrated the victory, claiming the SNP had "let down" the Scottish people and that the 'poison' of Reform was not welcome in Scotland.
Report by Faragt.
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Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar has hailed his partyās shock victory in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-elections, saying the results sent a āclear messageā from the Scottish people, who he says are āsick of the SNPā and āreject the poison of Farageā. Scottish Labour stunned the SNP to win the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election by just 602 votes, whilst Reform UK beat the Conservatives into third place, just 800 votes shy of the SNP in second. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has welcomed the Supreme Courtās ruling on the legal definition of a woman, describing it as a key moment in the debate over sex-based rights. She said the judgment vindicates long-standing concerns but warned that it must now be properly implemented. Cherry urged political leaders to ensure the ruling is respected and reflected in everyday policy. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reform UKās Deputy Leader Richard Tice said it was a āremarkableā result for his party after they came third behind SNP and Scottish Labour who won the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-elections in a shock result. Tice also said he was āsadā to see party chair, Zia Yusuf, leave.
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The government has hailed Scottish Labourās victory in the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse whilst piling criticism on Reform Leader Nigel Farage following the resignation of party chair, Zia Yusuf. The environment secretary said Farage could not run a party āwith enough MPs to fit in a phoneboxā. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Conservatives are pushing for the UK to leave the ECHR, claiming it is limiting the governmentās abilities to control borders. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government should be able to do āwhat the public wantā.
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Mel Stride has said the Conservative Party has changed in a speech delivered on Thursday. The shadow chancellor admitted the 2022 mini-budget "was a mistake". "The Conservative Party is needed now more than ever but to win the fight, we will need thoughtfulness," Mr Stride added.
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Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whatley says the governmentās plan to release prisoners early is āalarmingā. According to Whatley, Labour have made a āmess of their early release scheme, including accidentally releasing prisoners like violent domestic abusersā.
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The government has announced new regulations that mean six water companies will be banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses. Environment Secretary Steve Reed also spoke about criminal investigations into water companies and private investment into sewage treatment.
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