'Voters feel ignored by Scotland’s political establishment. They feel betrayed'

'Voters feel ignored by Scotland’s political establishment. They feel betrayed'

A roof-top flotilla of red, white and blue pennants tells you that you’ve now entered Larkhall, the South Lanarkshire citadel of all that is loyal and true. The bunting forms a staunch canopy over this handsome town. This is where I’ve arranged to meet Ross Lambie, the young Reform UK candidate in next Thursday’s Hamilton, Stonehouse and Larkhall by-election.

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