# By-election eve: Cabinet on the brink

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Podcast: [Politics At Sam and Anne's](https://stenobird.com/podcast/politics-at-sam-and-anne-s-6630360)
Published: 2026-06-17T06:54:00+00:00
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## Resource

With just 24 hours until polling day, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy preview three pivotal by-elections that could reshape British politics. The duo assess the contests in Makerfield, Aberdeen South and Arbroath & Broughty Ferry, exploring: Why Makerfield has become one of the most closely watched by-elections in recent political history How the Conservatives hope to capitalise on support for the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen South Why Arbroath & Broughty Ferry is a crucial test of the SNP’s ability to fend off Labour's challenge Away from the campaign trail, Anne brings the latest intelligence from the UK-EU summit as political tensions continue to build in Westminster. Plus, is the cabinet starting to forge a path for the future without Keir Starmer? Sam and Anne will return on Friday morning for a special de-brief episode to discuss the impact of the by-election results on British politics. The candidates standing in Makerfield by-election can be found here. The candidates standing in Aberdeen South by-election can be found here. The candidates standing in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election can be found here.

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