The recent election results show the SNP secured 58 seats but fell short of an overall majority, losing six seats. Labour underperformed, while Reform UK, the Greens, and Lib Dems made significant gains. The Tories experienced a decline, maintaining only strongholds in specific areas. Scotland now shares a Nationalist leadership similar to Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Rutherglen and Cambuslang election results reveal SNP’s Claire Haughey winning with 44.2% of the votes (44,969 total). Scottish Labour’s Monica Lennon received 26.9%, while Reform’s Allan Lyons garnered 18.2%. Other parties received fewer votes. Voter turnout was 52.2%. Congratulations to all candidates for their efforts.
This week, young people engaged in politics, exemplified by Owen Gallagher, a 6th year Calderside Academy student. He bravely participated in BBC1’s debate night, where his thought-provoking question on welfare cuts was one of only four chosen from 200 submissions, highlighting the growing interest in Scotland’s political future.
The results are in and it’s Labour who have won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West By -election. Well done to Michael Shanks, our new MP on his decisive victory with twice as many votes as the next nearest party. The seat was fiercely fought for and has once again swung back to Labour. The result […]
It’s almost voting day! Polling Stations open at 7am tomorrow Thursday 5th October 2023 for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election and will remain open until 10pm. There will be 14 candidates on the ballot paper. For those voting in person, voting may be slightly different to what you’re used to. The South Lanarkshire poll […]
Scottish Labour Senior figures were in Rutherglen and Blantyre today, Tuesday 15th August 2023. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his Scottish counterpart Anas Sarwar held an “in conversation event” with supporters in Rutherglen, fending off some tough questions about the cap on two child benefit and allegations of division within the party. Sir Keir […]
Something which affects us all….The Chancellor has made a statement just after 11am this morning, Monday 17th October releasing new plans on tax, energy assistance and taking action against the previous controversial mini budget. The chancellor has announced plans this morning to scrap plans to cut the basic rate of income tax from 20p in […]
It’s election day and the polling stations are now open! Your local polling station will be open until 10pm tonight, Thursday 5th May 2022. Here’s wishing all the candidates standing today the very best of luck, as we all put our trust in them to do what’s best for Blantyre. Here in Scotland, voting will […]