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Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-Election - Voters Go to the Polls
- Residents of the Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse constituency will choose a new MSP on Thursday, June 5, following the passing of SNP minister Christina McKelvie earlier this year.
- The by-election contest has intensified due to McKelvie's passing and rising support for Reform UK, whose controversial ad on Labour leader Anas Sarwar was branded racist.
- SNP leader John Swinney urged a vote to reject Nigel Farage's politics, while Labour sees the race as a direct fight with SNP amid concerns over NHS and local decline.
- Local residents express worries about GP access, cost of living, and town centre decline, citing empty shops and uncertainty over plans to rejuvenate the community.
- The outcome could indicate political trends ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election and highlights demands for focused local leadership and investment.
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Politicians making final push for votes ahead of Holyrood by-election
SNP leader John Swinney and the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar are both expected to campaign in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse on Wednesday.
·London, United Kingdom
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