The Scottish National Party was dealt a blow following an embezzlement scandal involving its former chief executive as the Conservatives scored a decisive victory in a by-election.
The Scottish National Party was dealt a blow following an embezzlement scandal involving its former chief executive as the Conservatives scored a decisive victory in a by-election.
Scottish Conservative Party MSP Douglas Lumsden (front row centre) celebrates with supporters at P&J Live in Aberdeen after winning the Aberdeen South by-election, taking the seat from the SNP. The by-election was triggered following Stephen Flynn being elected to the Scottish Parliament. Picture date: Friday June 19, 2026. (Photo by Michal Wachucik/PA Images via Getty Images)