Polls close in Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election The vote follows months of campaigning as the SNP and Labour eye the seat. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election - live: Counting begins as Labour eyes Scottish breakthrough Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier was ousted from the Rutherglen and West Hamilton seat in August The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Labour eyeing ‘seismic’ byelection win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West Voters head to the polls in Scotland’s first-ever recall byelection after Covid rule-breaker Margaret Ferrier was ousted The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Voters go to the polls in Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election It comes after Margaret Ferrier was removed from the seat for breaching Covid laws. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election: Labour and SNP battle for Scotland’s future There will be 14 candidates on the ballot paper but the by-election will be a battle between the SNP and Labour – and one that will indicate the direction of travel of politics nationally Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023
‘Seismic’ by-election victory could launch Labour to Number 10, says Sarwar The Rutherglen and Hamilton West vote takes place on Thursday. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Key questions around by-election Starmer deems of ‘monumental significance’ Labour and the SNP have been keenly contesting the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Who is Katy Loudon? SNP councillor hopes to become Scotland's next MP KATY Loudon is hoping to become Scotland’s next MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West after constituents voted to recall Margaret Ferrier. The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023
Humza Yousaf plays down SNP prospects in key byelection Party leader says it will be difficult to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West as Labour attacks ‘incompetent SNP government’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Katy Loudon: Labour’s by-election campaign shows party is stuck in the past Katy Loudon said that only the SNP is willing to represent the community on the cost-of-living crisis. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Rutherglen and Hamilton West: Everything you need to know about the constituency RUTHERGLEN and Hamilton West has been centre stage in UK politics ever since Margaret Ferrier MP publicly apologised for breaching Covid regulations… The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2023
Labour aims to win back voters across Scotland with byelection success Rutherglen and Hamilton West is a must-win seat for Keir Starmer – as it is for an SNP fighting to stay in power The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023
Labour set to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection – but only a thumping majority will herald big Scottish gains next year More than three years after the COVID law-breaking that cost the SNP’s Margaret Ferrier her job as MP, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be summoned to the polls on October 5 for a byelection to choose her successor. Why is Labour’s Michael Shanks very widely expected to win?… The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023
It matters we win in Scotland to have the mandate, says Keir Starmer KEIR Starmer has said he wants to win a significant number of seats in Scotland to ensure he has a "mandate" as he joins the campaign… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Rutherglen by-election of ‘monumental significance’, says Starmer The UK Labour leader will be on the campaign trail in the seat on Friday, ahead of next week’s ballot.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023 Yousaf: The buck ‘stops with me’ if SNP fail to win key by-election The First Minister and SNP leader conceded his party is facing ‘very difficult circumstances’ in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023 Rutherglen byelection: voters dismiss independence but want action on cost of living Residents are wary of both SNP and Labour as the vote to replace Margaret Ferrier approaches
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023 The 14 candidates standing in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election THERE are 14 candidates standing in the hotly contested by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 SNP focus on cost of living at Rutherglen by-election campaign launch Katy Loudon will launch the party’s by-election campaign in Rutherglen this weekend.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 By-election can give Labour momentum into Holyrood vote, says Sarwar Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election on October 5 will give constituents ‘closure’.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election confirmed for October 5 Labour and the SNP have been unofficially campaigning in the seat – vacated by Margaret Ferrier – for months.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023 SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn to campaign in Rutherglen seat Mr Flynn hit out at Labour’s stance on Brexit ahead of the campaign visit.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023 Labour to be attacked from the left in crucial Scottish byelection SNP criticises Starmer’s cautious approach to policy and spending as it attempts to hold Rutherglen and Hamilton West
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023 Can Labour retake Britain? Soon this Scottish byelection will let us know What happens in Rutherglen and Hamilton West is a crucial test, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 Impact of Scotland’s first ever recall byelection will be felt across the UK Vote could signify Labour’s revival north of the border, but it may need to show policy splits with UK party.