The result of the by-election in this South Lanarkshire constituency is being seen as a forecast for what's to come.
The constituency of Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been at the centre of a political storm for some time.
There will be 14 candidates on the ballot paper, but political commentators see this as a battle between the SNP and Labour. A few policy divisions between the UK party and Scottish Labour have been highlighted - such as on the two child benefit cap - but broadly speaking officials seem happy with the campaign.
Both parties are claiming that they can ease household financial pressures, and they seem content to fight this by-election on that territory.The Scottish Greens are standing here for the first time. Their argument is that even though they're in government with the SNP in Scotland, they can be a distinct voice at Westminster, opposing NATO membership and calling for radical environmental action.
Many residents will be happy when the media glare lifts, and they're once again able to walk down Rutherglen high street without having to dodge inquisitive reporters.Though some may be tired of the political circus, that doesn't mean they think the by-election is irrelevant.
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