An Independent storms to victory to succeed her father, whilst the SNP and Conservatives slump to record lows in the ward.
By-elections
By-Election Preview: Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig (North Lanarkshire) 16th of November 2023
The first genuine SNP vs Labour defence at council level of the year looks set to be another Labour victory, on a council the SNP have hardly had their troubles to seek over the past 18 months.
By-Election Result: Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Labour absolutely romp home in a stunning victory that leaves the SNP badly bruised in the face of a massive majority and steep swing against them.
By-Election Preview: South Kintyre (Argyll and Bute) 2nd of November 2023
A very popular local Independent leaves the door wide open for the SNP, Conservatives, or perhaps even his daughter.
By-Election Result: Tain and Easter Ross
A Lib Dem vacancy in the historically Independent Highlands proved the perfect opportunity to add to the non-partisan bloc on the council.
By-Election Result: Girvan and South Carrick
The Conservatives score a big victory in a by-election without a strong Independent, meaning there’s more nuance to this one than the headline figures suggest.
By-Election Preview: Rutherglen and Hamilton West (UK Parliament) 5th of October 2023
The long saga of Rutherglen and Hamilton West finally draws to a close with a by-election that couldn’t come at a worse time for the SNP – or a better time for Labour.
By-Election Preview: Tain and Easter Ross (Highland) 28th of September 2023
The Lib Dems are given a clearer run at winning the seat vacated by one of their own councillors, as a popular Independent chooses not to attempt a return.
By-Election Preview: Girvan and South Carrick (South Ayrshire) 21st of September 2023
Our first autumn by-election goes to South Ayrshire, which had barely a peep of political interest in the last term, as the SNP group leader’s resignation opens the way for a likely Conservative victory.
By-Election Result: East Kilbride West
With a Labour victory already all but assured in this by-election, a second place for the Conservatives was further salt in the wound for the struggling SNP.