Voters in Scotland go to the polls to elect new Members of Parliament in two by-elections. The contests are held after MPs Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins leave Westminster following their election to the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, last month. Their departures create vacancies in their respective constituencies, prompting the by-elections. The elections determine which parties will take over the seats in the UK House of Commons. Campaigning and local campaigning activities take place ahead of polling day, with candidates competing to secure the votes of constituents and represent the areas in Westminster. While the timing and specific constituency details are not included in the provided summaries, both outlets describe the by-elections as directly linked to the same cause: the move of Flynn and Gethins from the Commons to Holyrood. The outcome will affect the composition of the UK Parliament until the next general election, with the newly elected MPs taking their places following the by-election results.