Politics · 20 June 2026

Tories win Scottish seat, strengthens net zero exit

The Conservatives just won their first Scottish byelection in 50 years, giving Kemi Badenoch a boost for her net zero plans. Douglas Lumsden won the Aberdeen South seat with a 15% swing, helped by the party leader's pro-North Sea drilling stance. Kemi Badenoch said the result showed they had 'won that referendum on oil and gas' for the region.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 June 2026 at 11:23

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