Reform say it's a 'two-horse race' with SNP

Reform deputy leader Richard Tice says the crunch Hamilton by-election is"a two-horse race between the SNP and Reform" as he toured the constituency in the latest high-profile campaign visit ahead of the June 5 poll.

- JUDITH TONNER

He supported party candidate Ross Lambie at street stalls held in Quarry Street in the town centre and in Larkhall, and says they have their sights set on growing electoral success locally and ahead of next year's Scottish Parliament elections.

Mr Lambie praised the reception the party had received throughout the weekend's campaign activity and said the"buzz on the street for Reform is epic" as the party bids to build on its fourth-place result in the equivalent Westminster constituency 10 months ago.