Professor Sir John Curtice Gives His Predictions for the Hamilton by-Election

Professor Sir John Curtice gives his predictions for the Hamilton by-election

Voters go to the polls in the crunch by-election on Thursday.

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...

Hamilton By-election Could Be Litmus Test for Scotland’s Shifting Political Allegiances

The upcoming by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse—where the Scottish National Party (SNP), Labour, and Reform UK are each hoping to boost their standing—is expected to offer a glimpse into voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 Holyrood elections. The seat, long held by the SNP since its inception in 2011, was vacated following the death of veteran MSP Christina McKelvie. In the 2021 Holyrood election, McKelvie secured a 4,582-vote lead o…

Hamilton and Larkhall voters urged to 'call time' on 20 years of SNP 'failures'

Jackie Baillie claimed John Swinney's party was trying to hide from his long record in Government.

Voters urged to ‘call time on SNP failure’ as by-election looms

Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie said the by-election was a ‘direct fight’ between her party and the SNP.