What happened: David McLennan of the Reform Party was elected as a councillor in West Lothian, taking the seat from Scottish Labour.
Why it matters:
- It marks the Reform Party's first council by-election victory in Scotland.
- The result shifts local political representation in West Lothian away from Labour.
MNN Take: This election win indicates growing support for the Reform Party in local Scottish politics, affecting council dynamics in West Lothian.
Sources: BBC Politics