Labour wins Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election

Labour wins Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election with Davy Russell as the elected MSP defeating the SNP candidate. In a closely contested race, Scottish Labour secured a victory with 8,559 votes, marking a shift from previous SNP representation in the constituency. This outcome is seen as a significant win for Labour ahead of upcoming elections, indicating changing political dynamics in Scotland and boosting the party's position.