The Conservative Party says it is “cautiously optimistic” ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election result. Multiple outlets report the party’s view that the contest could produce a favourable outcome, while stopping short of claiming certainty. The results are expected to be announced in the early hours of Friday morning, according to reporting referenced by the sources. Other details beyond the party’s stated stance and the timing of the result are not provided in the supplied excerpts. Overall coverage therefore focuses on the Conservatives’ assessment of prospects in the seat and the schedule for when the final outcome will be made public.