Tavish Scott triggers Shetland by-election by stepping down as a MSP
Tavish Scott yesterday triggered a by-election in Shetland as he resigned as an MSP to take up a high-profile role with Scottish Rugby.
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Brecon by-election sparked by conviction will go ahead on August 1
A by-election sparked by the conviction of a former Tory MP will go ahead just one week after the new prime minister takes over.
Brexit Party has changed politics, claims Farage, despite Labour by-election win
Nigel Farage claimed to have “fundamentally changed” British politics despite his party’s narrow defeat as Labour won the Peterborough by-election.
Labour sees off challenge from Brexit Party to win Peterborough by-election
Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party has failed to secure its first MP as Labour took the Peterborough by-election in a closely-fought contest.
Labour fights off Brexit Party to take Peterborough by-election
Labour has fought off a strong challenge from Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party to win the Peterborough by-election.
Peterborough by-election to be held on June 6
A by-election in Peterborough to find a replacement for Independent MP Fiona Onasanya is to be held on June 6.
Aberdeen community group needs new blood to keep going
A community group is staging a by-election to recruit a new member so that it can remain afloat.
SNP notch up victory over Tories in Highland by-election battle
The Scottish National Party has won another seat on Highland Council after a recording a success in a by-election.
Nine candidates in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh by-election
Nine candidates representing the full political spectrum have put themselves forward for election in Highland Council’s Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward.
Six do battle over Caol and Mallaig Ward as public go to polls
Residents of the Caol and Mallaig Ward will take to the polling station today to elect the successor to the late Councillor Billy MacLachlan.
Moray SNP left out in the cold by Siberian Tory councillor
The Conservatives in Moray have been bolstered once more after winning a by-election.
Elgin by-election: Candidates react to Tory win
SNP candidate Patsy Gowans was upbeat in the face of a second defeat at the polls within months yesterday.
“£20,000 man” Colin Clark confirms he will trigger by-election
Aberdeenshire Council is facing its third election in Inverurie in just eight months after new MP Colin Clark confirmed he will step down from his local role.
Nominations open for Moray by-election
Moray Council has issued a reminder that nominations open today for the forthcoming by-election in the Elgin City North ward.
Could the Tories make a bid for power after shock north-east by-election results?
The SNP's hold on Aberdeenshire Council hangs by a thread after the Tories grabbed a shock victory in two by-elections.
Inverness ballot result imminent
Culloden and Ardersier will learn today who will succeed Labour's John Ford as the ward's latest Highland councillor.
Meet the nine candidates contesting Highland Council seat
The future of Fort George barracks and a furious stink over a local sewage works expansion have dominated the discussion in the run-up to Thursday's Culloden and Ardersier council by-election.
Two council by-elections set for early November
Two by-elections will be held in November following a turbulent few months for Aberdeenshire Council.
Nine candidates throw hat in the ring for seat of late councillor
Nine candidates will battle it out next month to become the newest Highland councillor.
SNP on course for Holyrood clean sweep following by-election poll
The SNP have won their 26th council by-election victory in just eight months - putting them on course for a clean sweep of constituencies at May's Holyrood poll.
Councillor U-turn sparks SNP fury
Moray's SNP group has accused the council's newest member of "duping" voters by going back on a vow not to join the local authority's ruling administration.
Shock LibDem win in Highland by-election
The Liberal Democrats have won a Highland Council by-election for the seat vacated by new SNP MSP Drew Hendry.
SNP march to double victory in Aberdeen by-elections
The wave of support for the SNP showed no signs of abating yesterday, as the party swept to a double by-election victory in Aberdeen.
Independent candidate defeats SNP challenge in Moray by-election
The SNP's hopes of seizing control of Moray Council were dashed yesterday at the party was defeated in a key by-election.
Nationalist MSP labels Aberdeen Labour group “toxic” in wake of SNP by-election success
The SNP's thumping victories in two Aberdeen by-elections left the city council's Labour-led coalition clinging on to power last night.
Independent candidate Dennis Slater elected in Moray by-election
Independent Dennis Slater was today confirmed as Moray's newest councilor.
Aberdeen City Council by-election results: SNP win both seats
Voters in Aberdeen went to the polls yesterday to elect two new city councillors to represent them up to the general council elections in 2017.
Candidates set for Moray by-election
Candidates in a Moray Council by-election have reflected on a hard-fought campaign on the eve of tomorrow's crucial vote.
Five candidates contest Loch Ness council seat
Five candidates will vie for the council seat vacated by former council leader Drew Hendry.
Heldon and Laich by-election candidates ready to hit campaign trail
Candidates in an upcoming Moray by-election are preparing to hit the campaign trail this week before voters go to the polls next month.
Conservative reveal Moray candidate for Heldon and Laich by-election
Prospective Moray councillors have until this afternoon to put themselves forward for the upcoming by-election.
Moray council by-election deadline on horizon
The deadline is looming for candidates wishing to stand in an upcoming Moray Council by-election.