Polls have closed in the historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave the way for the end of Keir Starmer. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
The Scottish Conservatives are optimistic about their chances of winning Aberdeen South, the BBC is reporting. Tom Gordon from the Scottish Daily Mail is hearing the same thing. Paul Hutcheon from the Daily Record says the SNP, who are defending the seat, are "anxious".
Severin Carrell described the contest in Aberdeen South in this article earlier this week.
Kemi Badenoch has said, if her party wins this byelection, it will be a vote for more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.