US EditionRutherglen: Labour eye Scottish breakthrough in key by-election
- Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer acknowledges that the Scottish National Party presents a challenge in Scotland ahead of a key by-election in Rutherglen.
- Labour sources express confidence in a breakthrough in Scotland, aiming to win a significant number of seats to secure a mandate.
- Winning the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election is crucial for Labour, as a victory could pave the way for competition in up to 24 seats in Scotland during a general election.
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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? And what would a Labour gain here mean? The first thing to say is that this is one of Scotland’s friendlier seats for Labour. Since the independence referendum in…
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