2026 Westminster By-Elections

There are by-elections in two Westminster constituencies – Aberdeen South and Arbroath & Broughty Ferry.

The deadline for application is 4pm on Wednesday 20 May and interviews will be held from 7pm on the same date via Zoom.

Members within each area will select their candidate at hustings which will be held by Zoom on Thursday 21 May from 7pm.

To apply to stand please return a completed application form to [email protected] before 4pm on Wednesday 20 May and keep 7-9pm free in the event that you are invited to interview. Candidates will be advised if they are being invited to interview by 6pm on 20 May.

In order to be eligible to stand for selection you must have at least 12 months continuous membership, your subscription must be up to date and you must be a member of an affiliated trade union.

Please also return a completed equalities monitoring form to [email protected] by 4pm on Wednesday 20 May.

You can download the application form here.

You can download the equalities monitoring form here.