Byelection result challenges Humza Yousaf’s strategy to use SNP general election majority to negotiate with Westminster
Humza Yousaf is facing demands for a rethink of his independence plans after Labour’s “seismic” byelection victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West threatened dozens of SNP seats.
The first minister admitted his party endured a “tough night” after Labour’s Michael Shanks comprehensively defeated the Scottish National party by winning nearly 59% of the vote, in a victory that far exceeded expectations.
