Scotland’s First Minister claims party is on course to win fifth consecutive term despite Hamilton by-election defeat
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Scotland’s First Minister claims party is on course to win fifth consecutive term despite Hamilton by-election defeat
Scotland’s First Minister claims party is on course to win fifth consecutive term despite Hamilton by-election defeat
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Labour pulls off shock by-election win in Hamilton

Labour has pulled off a shock win in the Hamilton by-election, humiliating First Minister John Swinney.

Leader hears demands for a clearer vision focused on independence ahead of next year’s Holyrood elections

Humiliation for John Swinney as SNP support collapses and Reform takes third place

First Minister faces showdown with rebels at party conference over best way to open ‘divorce negotiations’ with UK

John Swinney believes a majority at Holyrood would be enough to force second independence referendum