Politics

The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South

The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat. Source link

In sharp contrast with the result from Makerfield, Labour had a terrible night in Scotland, losing nearly 20% vote share

Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament. Source link

I will run, I will stand if there’s a leadership contest – PM Source link

Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests. Source link

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Source link

Reform UK’s Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat “any other [Labour] candidate” Source link

The mayor effectively chairs a cabinet made up of the leaders of all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. This post

Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor. Source link