Key facts
- The Conservative Party won the Aberdeen South by-election.
- Douglas Lumsden won the seat for the Conservative Party.
- The Scottish National Party (SNP) was defeated in the by-election.
- This is the first Scottish by-election win for the Conservatives since 1967.
The Conservative Party has secured a significant by-election victory in Aberdeen South, marking a notable win for the Tories in Scotland. Douglas Lumsden, the Conservative candidate, won the seat, defeating the Scottish National Party (SNP). This victory is particularly historic as it represents the first Scottish by-election win for the Conservative Party since 1967. The outcome suggests a potential shift in voter sentiment in the region, with implications for future electoral contests.