Episode 10: The Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election

It was meant to be a two-horse race — or so John Swinney said. But Labour’s stunning win in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse has upended expectations and sent shockwaves through Scottish politics.In this emergency episode of Unspun Live, The Herald’s politics podcast, political editor Andrew Learmonth takes you behind the scenes at the count with colleagues Rebecca McCurdy and Kevin McKenna.Hear exclusive insights, on-the-ground reactions, and what this shock result means for the SNP, Labour — and the 2026 Holyrood election.