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Tories beat SNP in Aberdeen South after relentless North Sea oil campaign

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.

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What happened Win is a boost for Leader Kemi Badenoch, who has shredded previous Conservative energy pledges.
The headline split The center frames it as "Tories beat SNP in Aberdeen South after relentless North Sea oil campaign". The right frames it as "Tories win Aberdeen South by-election after 'referendum' on oil and gas sparks dramatic s...".
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CenterTories beat SNP in Aberdeen South after relentless North Sea oil campaign

Politico Europe · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTories win Aberdeen South by-election after 'referendum' on oil and gas sparks dramatic swing to the Right from SNP

Daily Mail · Center-right · News report

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Daily MailNews report · Jun 19, 4:38 AM

Tories win Aberdeen South by-election after 'referendum' on oil and gas sparks dramatic swing to the Right from SNP

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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.

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Politico EuropeNews report · Jun 19, 1:15 AM

Tories beat SNP in Aberdeen South after relentless North Sea oil campaign

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Win is a boost for Leader Kemi Badenoch, who has shredded previous Conservative energy pledges.

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Details55/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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