内容摘要："For me this suggests a growing confidence in our respective languages, enriched by that awareness of our shared cultural heritage within the Celtic nations.

"For me this suggests a growing confidence in our respective languages, enriched by that awareness of our shared cultural heritage within the Celtic nations.

This by-election result runs counter to that trend, albeit that it is a localised win on a low turnout.Voters consistently told anyone who would listen that they were fed up with politicians of all stripes, not least those in power at Holyrood and Westminster.

Before next May's election, John Swinney hopes to be able to demonstrate improvements in public services like the NHS.And labour will argue the nationalists have already had too long and that a change of government is required.This by-election has restored some confidence in Scottish Labour and reminded the SNP that they can take nothing for granted.

But it has put all parties on notice that Reform UK could - for the first time - be a significant force in Scottish politics.Three men charged in connection with arson attacks on two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer will face trial in April of next year, a court has heard.

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 26 appeared together via video link from the high security Belmarsh prison in south-east London.

Petro Pochynok, 34, however, refused to attend Friday's hearing and remained in his cell.Labour said in recent days that they had identified enough support to beat the SNP and it seems a successful ground operation got those voters to turnout.

But Starmer's popularity in Scotland has plummeted since he swept to power last summer, heavily defeating the SNP.Decisions like cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners seem to have harmed his standing and that policy is to be revised, perhaps as early as next week.

The prime minister made no appearance in the campaign despite announcing the strategic defence review in Glasgow on Monday.Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has acknowledged public discontent with the UK Labour government.