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  "path": "/uk/2026/06/19/scottish-tory-victory-aberdeen-election/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-19T12:29:45.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
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    "Conservative Party",
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  "textContent": "Today, 19 June, the Conservatives’ Douglas Lumsden was announced the victor of the Aberdeen South by-election. This means that, for the first time in over half a century, the Scottish Tories have won a Westminster by-election. Meanwhile, in a further turn-up for the books, Labour came fourth in both of last night’s Scottish by-elections, underscoring […]\n\nBy Grace",
  "title": "Rain of fish in Surrey, two-headed calf in Blyth, Scottish Tory win in Aberdeen"
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