内容摘要：This by-election result runs counter to that trend, albeit that it is a localised win on a low turnout.

This by-election result runs counter to that trend, albeit that it is a localised win on a low 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.He said that voters had made clear their frustrations and that Sir Keir Starmer must now go further and faster in delivering the economic change he promised at the general election.

This by-election outcome alters the prevailing narrative in Scottish politics.After defeating the SNP across much of the central belt of Scotland last summer, Labour has lost ground.

National opinion polling has them heavily trailing the SNP in Holyrood voting intentions.

This by-election result runs counter to that trend, albeit that it is a localised win on a low turnout.The appeal hearing finished on Friday after closing statements from Michael Mansfield KC, for Campbell, and James Curtis KC, for the CPS.

Mr Mansfield previously told the court that Campbell's appeal was a "straightforward case" and that the judges "must conclude that these convictions are unsafe".However, Mr Curtis said the court must uphold the convictions, adding that the jury in Campbell's trial were "provided with the necessary relevant facts and issues, from a plethora of highly qualified and clinically experienced witnesses".

Lady Justice Macur, sitting with Sir Stephen Irwin and Mr Justice Picken, said after closing submissions: "It will come as no surprise that we are going to reserve judgment."She added: "There may be ancillary matters for which we will call you back. We will know once you have the draft judgment."