Scottish Tories win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Scottish Conservatives secured a rare Westminster by-election victory in Aberdeen South, while the SNP held onto the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat. The result in Aberdeen is seen as a significant political signal regarding the future of the UK's energy industry.
Why it matters
This result marks a historic shift in Scottish political representation and highlights regional tensions over energy policy.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Douglas Lumsden (centre) is to resign from Holyrood as he takes up a seat at Westminster
The report covers both sides of the by-election results and includes quotes from the winning candidate and the party leader.
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