Keir Starmer reacts to Labour winning the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, reacting to a Labour gain from the SNP in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, said:

“This is a seismic result. People in Rutherglen and Hamilton West have sent a clear message – it is time for change. And it is clear they believe that this changed Labour Party can deliver it.

“I have always said that winning back the trust of people in Scotland is essential. Tonight’s victory is the culmination of three and a half years of hard work in years of hard work and humility on that journey. I am grateful to everyone who has put their faith in us today – we will work every day to repay it.

“Voters across Scotland and across Britain want a government determined to deliver for working people, with a proper plan to rebuild our country. They want to move on from two SNP and Tory governments that offer only more division, more chaos and more infighting. The country deserves a government firmly on their side and focused on their priorities – and Labour will deliver that for them.”

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