The Lib Dems toppled Labour in a ward that was fruitful for Anas Sarwar's party in 2022.
Scottish Labour have lost another council by-election amid growing criticism of the UK Government’s decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for older people. Anas Sarwar ’s party was toppled in the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward in Edinburgh , with the Lib Dems victorious in the contest.
A local source said the decision by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to means-test the WFP was a factor in the defeat. A recent opinion poll revealed a slump for Scottish Labour and the SNP comfortably in front. In a recent interview with the Record, Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said the difficulties of the Labour Government are hurting Scottish Labour.
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