Scottish Labour wins Hamilton by-election, defeating SNP and Reform UK amid controversies.

In a surprise outcome, the Labour Party won a Scottish parliament by-election in Hamilton, defeating both the SNP and Reform UK. This victory is seen as a boost for UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, challenging recent predictions of a decline. Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, secured third place, signaling growing influence. The SNP, previously dominant, now faces a revived Labour threat ahead of next year's elections.