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Tories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection

The Tories have won the Aberdeen South by-election, while the SNP has held on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

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What happenedTories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection.
What changedThe left frames it as "Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP". The right frames it as "Tories secure landmark win in Aberdeen South by-election while SNP clings to Arbroath & B...".
ConfidenceHigh. 6+ sources across left, center, and right with comparable news formats.
Archive healthStable · 9 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format

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83WORDING GAP

9 sources · 3 bias buckets · High confidence

Different Spin. The left frames it as "Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP". The right frames it as "Tories secure landmark win in Aberdeen South by-election while SNP clings to Arbroath & B...".

SOURCE MAP TIMELINE

Jun 19, 12:06 AM: The Herald (Scotland) joined the source map.

Jun 19, 12:44 AM: Sky News joined the source map.

Jun 19, 12:50 AM: GB News joined the source map.

Jun 19, 12:59 AM: The Scotsman joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 83/99 and story health is stable · 9 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.

ARCHIVED SOURCES

Center-left ·News report
The Herald (Scotland)2h ago

Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South by-election in blow to SNP

The Tories have won the Aberdeen South by-election, while the SNP has held on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Open source
Center-right ·News report
Daily Mail22m ago

Tories give SNP a bloody nose in Aberdeen South by-election after 'referendum' on oil and gas sparks dramatic swing

Tory candidate Douglas Lumsden won a majority of more than 6,000 with 14,308 votes, followed by the SNP in second place with 8,258.

Open source
Center ·News report
BBC News51m ago

Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Open source
Left ·News report
The Guardian UK1h ago

Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP

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Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry UK politics – live updates The Scottish National party (SNP) has lost the form...

Open source
Center ·News report
The Scotsman2h ago

Conservatives pull off stunning victory against the SNP in Aberdeen South by-election

The Conservatives pulled off a stunning victory against the SNP in Aberdeen South - but the nationalists managed to hang on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Open source
Right ·News report
GB News2h ago

Tories secure landmark win in Aberdeen South by-election while SNP clings to Arbroath & Broughty Ferry

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The Conservatives have achieved a landmark win in the Aberdeen South by-election, in what was described as a referendum on North Sea oil. Scottish Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden seized the seat f...

Open source
Center-right ·News report
Sky News1h ago

Tories and SNP win Scottish by-elections - as Labour come fourth in both races

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election - taking the seat from the SNP.

Open source