What was a marginal seat, with the victorious labour candidate notching up a majority of more than 9,000 votes, his party describing it as a seismic and historic win. They said that we couldnt change the labour party, and we did it. They said that we couldnt win in the south of england and the north of england, and we did it. They said, youll never beat the snp in scotland, and, rutherglen, you did it. From the partys leader to activists working the streets, labour poured resources into this constituency and their win was much, much bigger than many had expected. Michael shanks, Scottish Labour party, 17,841. Labour winning double the votes cast for the snp. The party of power at holyrood faced challenges going into the vote and had been managing expectations of a win, but even so, this was a bruising result for them. I do recognise that we have a big challenge on our hands and as a party, we need to come together collectively to right the wrongs that have happened in the last few mont
With plotting to kidnap and murder the tv presenter Holly Willoughby. Gavin plumb, whos 36 and from harlow in essex, was remanded in custody. Holly willoughby didnt appear on yesterdays edition of this morning. Itv said its providing full support to her and herfamily at a very distressing time. Our correspondent Charlotte Gallagher reports. Hi, Charlotte Gallagher reports. Good morning, and we holly hi, good morning, and welcome. Holly willoughby, one of the most recognisable faces on british television. This was her on wednesday during her last appearance on this morning. She was due to return the next day but was replaced at the last minute by alison hammond. Now we know why. An alleged plot to kidnap and murder the television presenter. Gavin plumb from harlow in essex appeared in court today. The 36 year old, who once appeared on the bbc talking about weight loss, is accused of soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap. Gavin plumb was allegedly formulating a plan
Uk political power . Hello. The turnout was low, a little over 37 . Most voters stayed at home. But the labour party is describing its victory in the rutherglen and Hamilton West by election as seismic. The partys candidate, michael shanks, won over 58 of the vote, more than double that of the snps katy loudon, who came second. That means the swing to labour was over 20 from the Scottish National party. Sir keir starmer claims the result is the first step on an important journey. The conservatives lost their deposit. Our scotland editor james cook has our top story. Michael shanks, scottish labour party, 17,840. Applause. Labour didntjust win here, they triumphed. The snp didntjust lose, they were trounced. My campaign has been focused on offering people here a fresh start, a break away from the divisiveness and distraction of two failing governments and to give a voice to those who are too often voiceless in our society. Applause. A few short hours and several gallons of coffee later,
In whats being seen as a key test of the partys ability to regain seats in scotland. With a larger than expected swing of 20. 4 , labours Michael Shanks secured just under 18,000 votes, more than double the total for the snps katy loudon, who came second. The by election was triggered by the removal of the snps margaret ferrier, after she broke covid lockdown rules. 0ur scotland correspondent lorna gordon was at the count. Welcome to scotlands newest mp, Michael Shanks fix, welcome to scotlands newest mp, Michael Shanks Michael Shanks a striking victory in what was Michael Shanks a striking victory in what was a Michael Shanks a striking victory in what was a marginal Michael Shanks a striking victory in what was a marginal seat, Michael Shanks a striking victory in what was a marginal seat, with the victorious labour candidate notching up a majority of more than 9000 votes, his party describing it as a seismic and historic win. The . A as a seismic and historic win. They said that we
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