Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

EXCLUSIVE

Michael Shanks previously described the two-child cap as 'heinous'

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'Disgraceful': Michael Shanks ignores pledge to oppose Keir Starmer on two-child cap

Left: Abbi Garton-Crosbie in a press huddle; Centre: Our Sir Ken Starmer front page; Foreign Affairs Editor David Pratt

Left: Abbi Garton-Crosbie in a press huddle; Centre: Our Sir Ken Starmer front page; Foreign Affairs Editor David Pratt

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The National secures nominations at Scottish Press Awards

The General Election will be the first national poll in Scotland where voters will have to show photo ID

The General Election will be the first national poll in Scotland where voters will have to show photo ID

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General Election Watch: Could voter ID impact marginal seats?

The General Election will be the first where voters across Scotland will need to show photo ID

The General Election will be the first where voters across Scotland will need to show photo ID

Electoral Commission

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Revealed: Hundreds turned away in Rutherglen by-election due to voter ID rule

SNP councillor Katy Loudon will be making another bid to become MP for Rutherglen in the General Election

SNP councillor Katy Loudon will be making another bid to become MP for Rutherglen in the General Election

General Election

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SNP's Katy Loudon: ‘Why I’m running again after bruising by-election defeat’

For more and more of us, the chance to wave goodbye to the royal family is yet another reason to leave the Union, writes Richard Walker

For more and more of us, the chance to wave goodbye to the royal family is yet another reason to leave the Union, writes Richard Walker

Coronation of King Charles III

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Richard Walker: Polls show us nothing is certain. Institutions can crumble

Katy Loudon and Michael Shanks at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election count

Katy Loudon and Michael Shanks at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election count

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SNP and Labour spending in Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election revealed

The Tory MP may soon be looking for new employment

The Tory MP may soon be looking for new employment

Breathtaking and arrogant comments from Andrew Bowie after by-election

Votes are counted as ballot boxes are emptied for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Votes are counted as ballot boxes are emptied for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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SNP can’t blame Labour deluge on the weather

The challenge from Labour to First Minister Humza Yousaf has been a major focus of late

The challenge from Labour to First Minister Humza Yousaf has been a major focus of late

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Reports of the SNP’s demise are greatly exaggerated

Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan says the SNP will reflect on the by-election loss

Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan says the SNP will reflect on the by-election loss

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Senior SNP minister pledges party will ‘think very carefully’ about by-election loss

Humza Yousaf featured on Time this week as Keir Starmer's party won the by-election

Humza Yousaf featured on Time this week as Keir Starmer's party won the by-election

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Local by-election versus international recognition is a no-brainer

All Humza Yousaf has to do is make a great speech at conference and heal his party – so no pressure

All Humza Yousaf has to do is make a great speech at conference and heal his party – so no pressure

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Ruth Wishart: What Humza Yousaf faces at the upcoming SNP conference

When the polls closed in 2017, Theresa May’s inherited majority was crushed

When the polls closed in 2017, Theresa May’s inherited majority was crushed

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Andrew Tickell: Understanding 2023 means taking a trip back to 2017

Leader Humza Yousaf answering questions after the SNP defeat

Leader Humza Yousaf answering questions after the SNP defeat

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What's next for SNP after the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election defeat?

SNP candidate Katy Loudon outside the polling station for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

SNP candidate Katy Loudon outside the polling station for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Loudon made the best of a difficult situation

Labour's Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Labour's Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Michael Russell: Scotland needs us, we must learn lessons ahead of SNP conference

Michael Shanks won the by-election on Friday morning

Michael Shanks won the by-election on Friday morning

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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RECAP: All the latest reaction as Labour win new Scottish MP in by-election

Anas Sarwar at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election count

Anas Sarwar at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election count

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Behind the Headlines: Anas Sarwar can't resist a pop at The National

This week's podcast goes behind the scenes at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election count

This week's podcast goes behind the scenes at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election count

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Behind the scenes at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election count

Votes are counted in the count hall at the South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters in Hamilton for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.

Votes are counted in the count hall at the South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters in Hamilton for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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I was at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election count - here's what happened

Only 37.9% of the electorate turned out to cast their ballot in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Only 37.9% of the electorate turned out to cast their ballot in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: The big winner in this election isn't the Labour Party - it's apathy

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media outside the V and A in Dundee following Scottish Labour's win in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media outside the V and A in Dundee following Scottish Labour's win in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.

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'Contextual factors' behind SNP defeat in Rutherglen by-election, says Yousaf

Humza Yousaf speaking outside the V&A on Friday

Humza Yousaf speaking outside the V&A on Friday

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Debate over SNP independence plan after by-election loss

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) with new Labour MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West Michael Shanks

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) with new Labour MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West Michael Shanks

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Mark McGeoghegan: What the SNP result tells us about the General Election

The SNP's loss in the Rutherglen by-election must be a wake-up call for the party

The SNP's loss in the Rutherglen by-election must be a wake-up call for the party

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By-election outcome is wake-up call or bust for the SNP

Jackie Baillie and Ian Murray trying their hand at a double act routine

Jackie Baillie and Ian Murray trying their hand at a double act routine

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Ian Murray and Jackie Baillie engage in bizarre double act introducing new MP

Miles Briggs and Stephen Kerr both said 'tactical voting' was to blame for the party's loss in Thursday's by-election

Miles Briggs and Stephen Kerr both said 'tactical voting' was to blame for the party's loss in Thursday's by-election

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Scottish Tories blame 'tactical voting' for crushing by-election defeat

Stephen Flynn called on his party to 'reflect quickly' on the by-election loss

Stephen Flynn called on his party to 'reflect quickly' on the by-election loss

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Stephen Flynn dismisses that Humza Yousaf is in 'trouble' following by-election loss

John Curtice gave his reaction as Michael Shanks (right) won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

John Curtice gave his reaction as Michael Shanks (right) won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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'Uncertain' if Labour have 'sealed the deal' with the electorate, says John Curtice

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf taking part in a Scottish independence march in Edinburgh

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf taking part in a Scottish independence march in Edinburgh

Conservative Party

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How do you boost independence support without the energy of a referendum?

Scottish Tory chair Craig Hoy campaigning with Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election candidate Thomas Kerr

Scottish Tory chair Craig Hoy campaigning with Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election candidate Thomas Kerr

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Scottish Tory chair speaks after party lose deposit in crushing by-election loss

Keir Starmer, left, and Anas Sarwar, right, with new Labour MP Michael Shanks, centre.

Keir Starmer, left, and Anas Sarwar, right, with new Labour MP Michael Shanks, centre.

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar hail 'seismic' Rutherglen by-election win

SNP leader Humza Yousaf and Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP candidate Katy Loudon

SNP leader Humza Yousaf and Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP candidate Katy Loudon

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'Disappointing': SNP issue response to by-election result

Votes are counted in the South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters in Hamilton for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Votes are counted in the South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters in Hamilton for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election: The results in full

Votes are counted in the count hall at the South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters in Hamilton for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Votes are counted in the count hall at the South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters in Hamilton for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Voter turnout for Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election below 40 per cent

From left: SNP leader Humza Yousaf and candidate Katy Loudon, and Scottish Labour candidate Michael Shanks and group leader Anas Sarwar

From left: SNP leader Humza Yousaf and candidate Katy Loudon, and Scottish Labour candidate Michael Shanks and group leader Anas Sarwar

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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AS IT HAPPENED: Labour win new Scottish MP in Westminster by-election

Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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New Scottish MP named as Labour win Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

It is the first time people in Scotland have been required to have photo ID in order to vote

It is the first time people in Scotland have been required to have photo ID in order to vote

Electoral Commission

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South Lanarkshire Council denies 'issues' with voter ID at Rutherglen by-election

South Lanarkshire Council deleted the post after questions were raised about the colour of the

South Lanarkshire Council deleted the post after questions were raised about the colour of the

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Labour-run council deletes by-election tweet after red graphics row

Turnout in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election was lower than 40%... but that's far from the lowest in UK history

Turnout in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election was lower than 40%... but that's far from the lowest in UK history

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Where was the lowest by-election turnout in UK electoral history?

First Minister Humza Yousaf joins SNP candidate Katy Loudon and supporters in Rutherglen

First Minister Humza Yousaf joins SNP candidate Katy Loudon and supporters in Rutherglen

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Change of tack will be needed if the SNP lose Rutherglen by-election

Voters on the streets of Rutherglen told The National what they think about the upcoming by-election

Voters on the streets of Rutherglen told The National what they think about the upcoming by-election

Conservative Party

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I went to Rutherglen to ask locals who they'd be supporting in the by-election

Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP local candidate Katy Loudon

Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP local candidate Katy Loudon

CANDIDATE PROFILE

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Who is Katy Loudon? SNP councillor hopes to become Scotland's next MP

Voters will need to show a valid form of ID before they are allowed to vote in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Voters will need to show a valid form of ID before they are allowed to vote in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Will you need ID to vote in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election?

Cameron Eadie is the Scottish Greens candidate in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Cameron Eadie is the Scottish Greens candidate in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Who is Cameron Eadie? Scottish Greens candidate prepares for by-election

The Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election is being seen as a contest between the SNP and Labour

The Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election is being seen as a contest between the SNP and Labour

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Bookies’ predictions for Rutherglen and Hamilton West ‘two-horse race’ by-election

File photograph of a polling station sign

File photograph of a polling station sign

Polling Station

Where is my polling station? How to vote in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

Katy Loudon and Michael Shanks are the front runners in the by-election

Katy Loudon and Michael Shanks are the front runners in the by-election

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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The five biggest issues in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Bill Bonnar is the SSP candidate for the Rutherglen by-election

Bill Bonnar is the SSP candidate for the Rutherglen by-election

Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

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Labour's lack of policies make it easy for us in Rutherglen, says SSP candidate

Humza Yousaf with Katy Loudon, who said activists are making sure voters are aware they will need to bring ID

Humza Yousaf with Katy Loudon, who said activists are making sure voters are aware they will need to bring ID

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Impact of Voter ID 'concern' ahead of Rutherglen by-election, says Katy Loudon

Rutherglen high street

Rutherglen high street

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Rutherglen and Hamilton West: Everything you need to know about the constituency

SNP candidate Katy Loudon

SNP candidate Katy Loudon

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Dealing with misogyny during Rutherglen by-election 'not easy' says SNP candidate

Katy Loudon spoke of Ewing's 1967 win sending shockwaves through the country

Katy Loudon spoke of Ewing's 1967 win sending shockwaves through the country

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Insensitive timing for reference to Winnie Ewing's election victory