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Voters Head to Polls in Crucial By-Election Today

6/5/2025

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Voters in Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse are heading to the polls today for a crucial by-election, sparked by the passing of SNP MSP Christina McKelvie. With polls open from 7am to 10pm, the race is heating up among the SNP, Labour, and Reform UK, as residents voice their worries about economic decline and the need for stronger community support.

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Voters in Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse are heading to the polls today for a crucial by-election, sparked by the passing of SNP MSP Christina McKelvie. With polls open from 7am to 10pm, the race is heating up among the SNP, Labour, and Reform UK, as residents voice their worries about economic decline and the need for stronger community support.