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Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy announced she will not seek re-election and has withdrawn as a candidate due to her past friendship with convicted sex offender Sean Morton, aiming to avoid distraction from her party's work.
Scottish Labour has gained a significant victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, winning by a clear 31 percentage point margin over the Scottish National Party (SNP). This unexpected win has renewed hopes for Scottish Labour, with experts suggesting that the party could potentially replace the SNP as Scotland's largest party in the next UK-wide general election. While the by-election result is promising, it is important to note that extrapolating general election results from by-elections can be challenging due to low turnout and local factors. Nonetheless, Scottish Labour's recovery under leader Anas Sarwar has been steady, and winning more than 20 seats in Scotland would greatly enhance Labour leader Keir Starmer's chances of winning a Westminster majority.