Tag: Elections
Candidates Criticize Anas Sarwar’s ‘Convenient’ Winter Fuel U-Turn
Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, is facing criticism for his recent U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments, with opponents accusing him of making a politically convenient move just days before three key by-elections. Sarwar...
Liberal Democrats Accused of Misinforming Voters in By-Election Victory
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have recently come under fire for allegedly using deceptive tactics to win a by-election in Edinburgh. Louise Spence, a member of the Lib Dems, was elected as councillor for the...
Stephen Flynn’s ‘Double Jobbing’ Aberdeen Election Plan Faces SNP Backlash
Stephen Flynn, the SNP Westminster leader, is facing backlash within his party after announcing his intention to run for a seat in both Holyrood and Westminster. The SNP had previously changed its rules to...
Scottish Labour candidate wins tight by-election against SNP
Labour candidate Ian Hellyer emerged victorious in the Inverclyde West by-election, securing 932 "first preference" votes to beat his SNP, Conservative, Alba, and Reform UK rivals. This win means Labour maintains their hold on...