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.
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.
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.
19 Jun 2026
Politics

Tories ‘cautiously optimistic’ in Aberdeen South by-election

The results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
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.
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.
18 Jun 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
10 Jun 2026
Politics

Westminster committee delays decision on Murrell probe

A vote will be held in Holyrood on Wednesday on a potential inquiry.
10 Jun 2026
Politics

Protesters in Scotland and Belfast ‘scumbags’, says Scottish Greens leader

Tempers have flared following the North Belfast stabbing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Jun 2026