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Craig Paton
Politics
Tories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection
The SNP’s vote almost halved compared to the 2024 election.
By
Craig Paton
19 Jun 2026
Politics
Tories claim Aberdeen South as SNP vote collapses
Douglas Lumsden claimed the party’s first gain in a Scottish by-election since 1967.
By
Craig Paton
19 Jun 2026
Politics
Tories to take Aberdeen South as SNP concedes defeat
The gain would be the first for the Conservatives in a Scottish by-election since 1967.
By
Craig Paton
19 Jun 2026
Politics
Tories ‘cautiously optimistic’ in Aberdeen South by-election
The results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
By
Craig Paton
19 Jun 2026
Politics
Polls close in two Scottish by-elections
The results in both Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry will be known in the early hours of Friday morning.
By
Craig Paton
18 Jun 2026
Politics
Voters go to the polls to choose new MPs in two Scottish by-elections
It came after Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins left the Commons following their election to Holyrood last month.
By
Craig Paton
18 Jun 2026
Politics
All we need is the Tartan Army for soft power, says Flynn
Scotland fans have drawn praise for their conduct in the US during the World Cup.
By
Craig Paton
17 Jun 2026
Politics
Vote SNP in by-election to condemn Westminster’s energy ‘rip off’ – Swinney
Voters in Aberdeen South go to the polls on Thursday.
By
Craig Paton
17 Jun 2026
Politics
Swinney ‘extremely disappointed’ by Dundee University job cuts plan
The university said almost 200 jobs are at risk, with the decision come following the loss of 645 roles in recent years.
By
Craig Paton
16 Jun 2026
Politics
Almost 200 more jobs could go at Dundee University
Dundee University has been dealing with a £35 million financial black hole in recent years.
By
Craig Paton
16 Jun 2026
Politics
Former Tory leader urges Aberdeen South constituents not to split unionist vote
The by-election was called by the resignation of former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn following his election to Holyrood.
By
Craig Paton
12 Jun 2026
Politics
Swinney warns of ‘rising tide of hateful rhetoric’ in wake of unrest
The First Minister has accused Reform UK of ‘stirring up of hatred within our society’.
By
Craig Paton
11 Jun 2026
Politics
More protests after Belfast stabbing ‘ill-advised’ – Swinney
Two officers and three members of the public were injured in disorder in Glasgow on Tuesday night.
By
Craig Paton
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Westminster committee delays decision on Murrell probe
A vote will be held in Holyrood on Wednesday on a potential inquiry.
By
Craig Paton
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Protesters in Scotland and Belfast ‘scumbags’, says Scottish Greens leader
Tempers have flared following the North Belfast stabbing.
By
Craig Paton
10 Jun 2026
Politics
SNP and Greens have final chance to back Murrell probe, says Labour
Labour will force a vote on a parliamentary inquiry on Wednesday.
By
Craig Paton
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson
The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces.
By
Craig Paton
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Tories ‘killed’ North Sea, claims Farage during Scotland visit
Voters will go to the polls in Aberdeen South on June 18 with oil and gas a key issue for voters.
By
Craig Paton
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Tories did ‘level best’ to ruin oil and gas sector, says SNP candidate
Voters in Aberdeen South will go to the polls on June 18.
By
Craig Paton
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Miliband urged to visit Aberdeen amid oil and gas ‘extinction’ accusation
The Aberdeen South by-election has been called after former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn was elected to Holyrood.
By
Craig Paton
8 Jun 2026
Politics
People of Aberdeen have asked me to save ‘dying’ city, says Badenoch
Voters in the Aberdeen South Westminster seat will go to the polls for a by-election on June 18.
By
Craig Paton
5 Jun 2026
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