John Swinney declares victory for SNP in Holyrood elections
The SNP said Reform UK split the pro-Union vote as early results showed 38% support and Labour fell to about 20%, officials said.
- John Swinney declared the Scottish National Party to be the largest party in the Holyrood elections, expecting a record fifth consecutive term in government after early gains including the Shetland and Eastwood seats.
- Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar conceded defeat, stating his party was hurting after losing the argument in the election and vowing to hold the party together despite the loss.
- Reform UK split the pro-Union vote, helping the SNP win in some areas, while Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur won Orkney with the largest vote share in Scottish Parliament history.
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Why Scotland’s election result is bad news for Labour
In the Scottish Parliamentary elections, the SNP looks set to remain the largest party in Holyrood – at Labour’s expense. But may not achieve an overall majority, losing 2 seats to the Scottish Greens – their first ever wins in Holyrood. This is how the new Scottish parliament is shaping up. The SNP vote share is down, while Reform’s is up significantly. But it’s not clear who will come in second place.
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Swinney ‘certain’ SNP will be largest party at Holyrood after election
With the SNP having been in power since 2007 in Scotland, the party now seems set to win a record fifth consecutive term in government in Edinburgh.
SNP to emerge as largest party in Scottish parliament
Scottish National Party leader John Swinney has said he is "certain" the SNP will emerge as the largest party in Holyrood as his Scottish Labour rival Anas Sarwar effectively conceded defeat, saying his party was "hurting" after it "didn't win the argument".
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