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What to expect from The National as we cover Hamilton by-election this week

IT'S just a matter of days until voters in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse head to the polls to elect a new MSP...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

Scottish independence support at 58 per cent if Nigel Farage becomes PM – poll

SUPPORT for Scottish independence is at 54 but would rise even further if Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage was to become the next prime minister,…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2025

John Curtice gives his verdict as Hamilton by-election looms

John Curtice has said he doubts Reform will win an upcoming Scottish by-election, adding it would be “quite an achievement” for them even to…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Local elections were ‘devastating’ for Labour, says top pollster John Curtice

Exclusive: Curtice warns that Starmer’s failings have opened the door for Reform, while fellow pollster Luke Tryl suggests the Tories only have 12 months to turn things around

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Voices: The real problem for Labour is why votes for the party collapsed in its own heartlands

VOICES: How the votes at the local elections were spread will give concern for Labour as much as Tories, says politics professor and electoral analyst Sir John Curtice

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Farage vows to ‘resist’ asylum hotels as Reform celebrates major gains

Mr Farage’s party has gained hundreds of seats and taken control of five councils.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Farage hails Reform as ‘main opposition’ after gaining MP and councils

Reform UK has won Staffordshire and Lincolnshire councils from the Conservatives and taken control of Durham County Council.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Reform ‘now main opposition party’, says Farage

Sarah Pochin took the seat that Labour won with a majority of more than 14,000 last year by just six votes.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Reform UK is main opposition party, Nigel Farage claims after election wins

Farage says his party has overtaken Tories after securing byelection victory, mayoralty and council seats

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Farage has ‘broken new ground’ with Runcorn win, Britain’s top pollster John Curtice says

Nigel Farage never won a by-election afresh with Ukip, but has now done so for the first time with Reform UK

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025