内容摘要：Farage described Yusuf as a huge factor in Reform's success in last month's elections, but added that he believed he had "had enough" of politics.

Farage described Yusuf as a huge factor in Reform's success in last month's elections, but added that he believed he had "had enough" of politics.

Speaking at the count, Russell said constituents had been "let down" by the SNP.He added that the result sent a message to Reform leader Nigel Farage that his party's "poison" was not welcome in Scotland.

Reform has not won an election in Scotland, but the party has attracted significant vote shares in local by-elections in recent months, particularly in the central belt.The party's deputy leader, Richard Tice, said the "remarkable" result was a "massive boost" for his party going into the 2026 vote.He also rejected claims Reform had created a poisonous atmosphere in Scottish politics, insisting parties were "terrified" of Reform.

The Conservatives managed to avoid a worst-case scenario of losing their deposit by winning more than 5% of the vote.Scottish Conservative finance spokesperson Craig Hoy described it as a "disappointing" night.

He said party was determined to "restore trust with the Scottish people".

In the lead up to the vote both Labour and the SNP"We have a lot of damage," he says, adding that three high-rising residential buildings were hit. Footage has emerged showing several storeys of one such building on fire.

, when Russia attacked the country with more than 400 drones and nearly 40 missiles.That attack came days after Ukraine's daring drone strikes targeting Russian strategic warplanes at four air bases deep inside the country.

Ukraine's security service SBU said at least 40 Russian aircraft were struck during itsUkraine says 117 drones were used: they were first smuggled into Russia, then placed inside wooden cabins mounted on the back of lorries and concealed below remotely operated detachable roofs.