By-elections

Buckingham Ward, Shoreham, by-election results Adur & Worthing Councils (Press Release)12:55
Ewing snubs SNP ahead of Holyrood election The Spectator13:12
Why the Bewsey by-election is the last thing Warrington Labour needs Warrington Guardian12:22
Lib Dems win ward not contested five previous times Mark Pack's Blog08:25
By-elections confirmed for two local authorities BBC19:17
John Swinney humiliated as SNP lose two Highlands by-elections even though he travelled nearly… Scottish Daily Express15:06
Aldc by-election report, 19th June Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)19:27

Latest News

In the last 6 hours

Colin Beattie MSP column: We must learn from the recent by-election result East Lothian Courier14:35

Earlier today

Candidates announced for county council by-election in Eccleshall and Gnosall Express & Star06:17

Owner of successful Basildon jewellers announces Reform by-election candidacy Echo News05:27

John Swinney 'may face leadership challenge' even if SNP wins Holyrood election The Scottish Herald05:16

Yesterday

Tough council by-election in Cardiff on the way for Labour Nation.Cymru19:24 21-Jun-25

Bracknell Reform apologises for using picture ‘from Texas’ on campaign ad The Wokingham Paper14:24 21-Jun-25

Reform UK says Nottinghamshire residents ‘do not need to worry’ about cuts Nottinghamshire Live09:52 21-Jun-25

Lib Dems confirm candidate for Lichfield District Council by-election Lichfield Live08:10 21-Jun-25

Pecksniff: Greens Ipswich action day means they eye Suffolk seat East Anglia Bylines06:23 21-Jun-25

Liberal Democrats do best at beating Reform Liberal Democrats (Press Release)00:32 21-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

Aldc by-election Report, 19th June Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)19:27 20-Jun-25

John Swinney humiliated as SNP lose two Highlands by-elections even though he travelled nearly… Scottish Daily Express15:06 20-Jun-25

BBC issues correction after Debate Night 'bias' on eve of by-election The National, Scotland15:01 20-Jun-25

Labour retains Adur council seat following by-election SussexWorld15:01 20-Jun-25

Newly elected Cromarty Firth councillor Richard Cross pledges to do ‘absolute level best’ for ward after by-election… Ross-shire Journal, Scotland14:55 20-Jun-25

Scottish Labour drop below Alba and Greens as by-election results called The National, Scotland14:41 20-Jun-25

Candidate dropped by Reform over social media posts wins hundreds of votes Liverpool Echo14:25 20-Jun-25

Reform councillor raised in care now ‘county’s youngest ever councillor’ Nation.Cymru14:02 20-Jun-25

Ewing snubs SNP ahead of Holyrood election The Spectator13:12 20-Jun-25

Buckingham Ward, Shoreham, by-election results Adur & Worthing Councils (Press Release)12:55 20-Jun-25

Why the Bewsey by-election is the last thing Warrington Labour needs Warrington Guardian12:22 20-Jun-25

Reform UK candidate wins by-election with almost 63% of the vote York Press12:14 20-Jun-25

Council pays tribute to Councillor Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal Hounslow Council (Press Release)09:50 20-Jun-25

Full results of Scarborough’s Eastfield by-election announced North Yorkshire County Council (Press Release)08:28 20-Jun-25

Lib Dems win ward not contested five previous times Mark Pack's Blog08:25 20-Jun-25

The Tories are becoming two parties in one. Which one will prevail? The Scottish Herald06:39 20-Jun-25

By-elections confirmed for two local authorities BBC19:17 19-Jun-25

Meet the candidates competing for Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch seat on Isle of Wight council OnTheWight17:41 19-Jun-25

By-election confirmed following former leader’s resignation from Lichfield District Council Lichfield Live17:00 19-Jun-25

Ross Hutton: The stark lessons for Scottish Tories from the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse… ConservativeHome15:07 19-Jun-25

County Hall hopefuls set out pitches ahead of next month's poll Isle of Wight County Press14:06 19-Jun-25

Police officer dismissed over basketball row standing for Reform UK Somerset Live13:41 19-Jun-25

Sophie Corcoran: Reform is failing in the same way the Tories did ConservativeHome13:06 19-Jun-25

By-election for Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward Hertsmere Borough Council (Press Release)12:32 19-Jun-25

By-election announced in Bromley Common and Holwood Ward London Borough of Bromley (Press Release)10:38 19-Jun-25

A tale of two polls, and two parties ConservativeHome09:16 19-Jun-25

Reform drop council by-election candidate Irene Davidson Mark Pack's Blog20:51 18-Jun-25

The rise of Nigel McFarage The Economist17:11 18-Jun-25

Who is competing in the North Yorkshire Council election in Eastfield? Ryedale Gazette & Herald, Yorkshire14:20 18-Jun-25

Please, save us from lottery elections The Scottish Herald11:35 18-Jun-25

Energy costs still rising despite Labour’s promises John O'Groat Journal, Scotland11:04 18-Jun-25

Last chance to stand in local by-elections BBC07:02 18-Jun-25

Reform apologise for using image 'from Texas' in by-election ad Bracknell News20:27 17-Jun-25

An underwhelming Labour victory Workers' Liberty20:24 17-Jun-25

Euan Mccolm: As a delusional Swinney claims independence is just within his grasp, the stench… MailOnline20:12 17-Jun-25

Everything Scarborough residents need to know about Thursday’s council by-election The Scarborough News16:31 17-Jun-25

Meet the Candidates in the Fulham Town By-election FulhamSW615:52 17-Jun-25

Candidates revealed for Hartlepool Borough Council's Throston ward by-election Hartlepool Mail10:08 17-Jun-25

Commissioner calls for candidates in by-elections BBC06:49 17-Jun-25

By-election after councillor stands down in Oxfordshire ward This is Oxfordshire06:46 17-Jun-25

'Flourish on our own two feet:' Swinney ramps up independence push amid SNP unrest The Scottish Herald03:58 17-Jun-25

By-election for Basildon ward announced after Labour councillor resigns Echo News16:58 16-Jun-25

Councillor's resignation sparks electoral race in Essex political hotspot Essex Live15:07 16-Jun-25

Labour candidate boycotts hustings and criticises residents’ campaigns Greenwich Wire13:33 16-Jun-25

Desperate John Swinney tries to 'save his job' with winter fuel payment u-turn Scottish Daily Express12:38 16-Jun-25

The recent by-election result was disappointing Midlothian View11:35 16-Jun-25

By-election triggered as councillor to stand down – days after taking cabinet role Warrington Guardian11:24 16-Jun-25

Independent wins big in Llanelli’s Bigyn by-election Swansea Bay News10:11 16-Jun-25

Six candidates confirmed for Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch by-election OnTheWight14:44 15-Jun-25

Zanu PF sweeps Insiza, Gutu by-elections amid CCC boycott & voter apathy The Zimbabwean09:41 15-Jun-25

Reform UK and Tories win council by-election BBC06:46 15-Jun-25

In the last month

Welsh voters explain why they switched sides from Labour and Plaid Cymru to Reform Nation.Cymru19:05 14-Jun-25

Hamilton gives Anas Sarwar some hope – but there is still a mountain to climb Holyrood Magazine06:11 14-Jun-25

SNP minister Mairi McAllan claims Scots don't like party members 'sniping' at John Swinney Daily Record04:35 14-Jun-25

All eyes on Bury St Edmunds after by-election win The Green Party (Press Release)02:57 14-Jun-25

McAllan dismisses Swinney snipers Morning Star00:10 14-Jun-25

Six candidates to contest council by-election after long-serving member resigns Isle of Wight County Press19:50 13-Jun-25

Holding Reform in Durham to account The Northern Echo19:46 13-Jun-25

Friday brief: Success for Tories and Reform UK in delayed by-election NN Journal18:58 13-Jun-25

Aldc by-election Report, 12th June Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)18:01 13-Jun-25

Fulham Town by-election candidates 2025 explain why you should vote for them My London16:06 13-Jun-25

Council by-elections spread over two days this week Mark Pack's Blog11:56 13-Jun-25

The Spending Review was a major political shift Prospect Magazine11:32 13-Jun-25

Morley South by-election: Reform UK scores victory as Nigel Farage's candidate wins Leeds City… Yorkshire Evening Post11:15 13-Jun-25

The Hamilton by-election was not a turning point for Scottish Labour, it is merely respite Holyrood Magazine11:15 13-Jun-25

Calm down, Mr Sarwar - don't get too enthusiastic over Hamilton result The Scottish Herald06:56 13-Jun-25

Swing similar to Hamilton by-election could cost SNP 11 of their most marginal seats The Scottish Herald06:47 13-Jun-25

County Durham by-elections at the double estimated to cost more than £52,000 The Northern Echo06:22 13-Jun-25

Richard Walker: There’s no hero waiting in the wings who’ll ride to indy’s rescue The National, Scotland05:33 13-Jun-25

Anas Sarwar: 'I don't believe in rest days' Holyrood Magazine18:40 12-Jun-25

Major UKIP figure gets just five votes in by-election in area Gazette Series17:57 12-Jun-25

Winning candidate of dramatic by-election speaks out Gazette Series17:57 12-Jun-25

Voters to go to the polls in Liverpool Council by-election Liverpool Echo17:35 12-Jun-25

Major UKIP figure gets just five votes in Stroud by-election Stroud News & Journal, Gloucestershire16:07 12-Jun-25

Winning candidate of dramatic Stroud election speaks out Stroud News & Journal, Gloucestershire16:07 12-Jun-25

Sefton Park by-election confirmed Birkenhead News16:04 12-Jun-25

John Swinney rejects calls for SNP leadership contest as he promises fresh independence drive Daily Record14:56 12-Jun-25

Reform candidate expelled over social media posts BBC14:36 12-Jun-25

Analysis: Scottish Tories face 'existential crisis' as Reform support grows The Scottish Herald13:09 12-Jun-25

Don’t speak up for Green by-election candidate, Labour councillors warned Greenwich Wire11:55 12-Jun-25

Zia Yusuf says he wants to stand as MP just days after rejoining Reform UK Left Foot Forward11:37 12-Jun-25

By-elections in five different island locations announced Isle of Man Today11:15 12-Jun-25

Vacancy on Hatherleigh Town Council Okehampton Today, Devon10:32 12-Jun-25

‘Disastrous’: John Swinney facing SNP backlash after Hamilton byelection loss Yahoo! UK & Ireland09:54 12-Jun-25

Dramatic by-election in Stroud area sees three parties tussle for win Stroud News & Journal, Gloucestershire09:49 12-Jun-25

Dramatic by-election in area sees three parties tussle for win Gazette Series09:48 12-Jun-25

The Oracle has Spoken: reading the Hamilton by-election result Morning Star00:02 12-Jun-25

Greenwich by-election to feature 7 candidates following Labour councillor's resignation My London17:55 11-Jun-25

Swinney stages reshuffle amid SNP infighting The Spectator14:39 11-Jun-25

SNP plotters should think twice before moving against John Swinney The Spectator12:07 11-Jun-25

Legal challenge bids to overturn Runcorn and Helsby by-election result amid 'impossible' claim Liverpool Echo11:53 11-Jun-25

Melanie Ward: Hamilton by-election win shows people are desperate for change Fife Today11:47 11-Jun-25

Pressure piles on John Swinney as two 'loyal' SNP politicians blast election strategy Scottish Daily Express11:02 11-Jun-25

Visually impaired voters to trial ballot paper aid BBC10:10 11-Jun-25

Five candidates announced for upcoming Mendip by-election Bath Echo09:19 11-Jun-25

Secret meeting to 'oust' John Swinney as SNP leader faces open Nat rebellion after by-election… Scottish Daily Express09:10 11-Jun-25

SNP rebels plot to oust John Swinney as party leader after Hamilton by-election loss Daily Record08:46 11-Jun-25

Take the Jaws test: We're going to need a bigger boat for these political sharks The Scottish Herald06:34 11-Jun-25

Farage has a point, the UK should stop subsidising Scotland City AM05:36 11-Jun-25

Seamus Logan: Anas Sarwar’s joy quickly sours as reality of UK Labour’s record bites The National, Scotland05:34 11-Jun-25

Assa Samake-Roman: What if we are wrong about reasons for rise in far-right support? The National, Scotland05:34 11-Jun-25

Catch up on Representing Border Tuesday 10th June 2025 ITV23:21 10-Jun-25

SNP rebels in secret plot to oust John Swinney after Hamilton by-election defeat The Scottish Herald19:26 10-Jun-25

High Court to hear beaten candidate's 'election fraud' claim Runcorn & Widnes World, Cheshire17:06 10-Jun-25

Hamilton: an underwhelming Labour victory Workers' Liberty15:54 10-Jun-25

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