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Eastwood
Scottish Conservative constituency south of Glasgow projected to fall to the SNP in 2026.
Last refreshed: 10 April 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Timeline for Eastwood
#2 7 Apr
Mentioned in: Tories Projected to Hold Zero Scottish Constituency Seats
UK Local Elections 2026Background
Eastwood is a constituency on the southern fringe of Greater Glasgow, covering commuter suburbs including Newton Mearns and Clarkston. It has been one of the most reliably Conservative seats in the Scottish Parliament, reflecting the higher-income professional demographic of the area.
Despite its historically strong Conservative performance, 2026 projections place it in the SNP's column, illustrating the depth of the Scottish Conservative decline. A loss in Eastwood — once considered a SAFE seat — would be among the most striking results of the Holyrood election.
How the World Sees Them
Ian Davidson, Acting Returning Officer for Clacton
is expected to cost around four times as much as a more typical ballot paper for a by-election of this kind
Sinn Féin
no intent, plan or otherwise
Scottish Labour
This 'contest' reeks of misogyny and male entitlement.
Democratic Unionist Party
goaded
Scottish National Party
the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster book
MHCLG / Steve Reed
further time is required as it is vital that we get these decisions right
Local Government Association / litigating councils
simply not deliverable
Local Government Association
significant risks to statutory services
Rupert Lowe / Restore Britain
Reform-sponsored media circus