SNP take most seats so far, Labour ‘hurting’ and Greens hopeful of first constituency win
- The SNP has declared victory in the 2026 Scottish election after securing the most seats so far, as the Labour Party conceded.
- Among the confirmed winners for the SNP is John Swinney, who secured a seat in Perthshire and Dundee.
- The SNP also captured the Shetland seat, marking a significant shift in the constituency which had been held by the Liberal Democrats for 27 years.
The SNP has declared victory in the 2026 Scottish election after securing the most seats so far, as the Labour Party conceded. According to reporting from the BBC, the Labour Party has been described as hurting following the results.
Among the confirmed winners for the SNP is John Swinney, who secured a seat in Perthshire and Dundee.
The SNP also captured the Shetland seat, marking a significant shift in the constituency which had been held by the Liberal Democrats for 27 years.
The Liberal Democrats saw an early success with Liam McArthur, who was the first Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) returned in the election. The Independent reported that McArthur won his seat with a record vote share.
Meanwhile, the Scottish Greens have expressed hope of achieving their first constituency win as the results continue to be announced.