2017’s second by-election arose in tragic circumstances, but saw Labour effect a remarkable turnaround from an unprecedented second place back into first.
By-elections
Back Catalogue Bonus: Elgin City North 13th of July 2017
In the first entry looking back at 2017’s pre-BBS by-elections, we encounter a time waster that packed it in after four days.
By-Election Result: Falkirk South
Labour’s continued difficulties saw gains for both the SNP and Conservatives, but a much narrower contest in first preferences disguised little change from 2017 after transfers, with the SNP effectively holding the seat.
By-Election Preview: Falkirk South 14th of October 2021
The departure of the ward’s long-serving but third-placed Labour councillor sets up a comparatively rare for the Central Belt SNP-Conservative contest.
By-Election Result: Mid-Formartine
An SNP vacancy opened the door for a broadly expected Conservative victory, in a typical Aberdeenshire by-election.
By-Elections Results: Highland Double August 2021
A double-dunter of Independent resignations led to a similar double for the Lib Dems, who picked up one expected and one surprise win.
By-Election Result: Dalry and West Kilbride
An easy victory for the Conservatives following an SNP vacancy in a ward that had been dominated by Independent candidates in 2017.
By-Election Result: East Livingston and East Calder
A contest arising from the sad passing of a very long serving Labour councillor led to an unsurprising SNP victory, but surprise second place for Conservatives and growth for Greens.
By-Election Preview: Mid-Formartine (Aberdeenshire) 19th of August 2021
An SNP Councillor becoming an MSP has triggered a by-election in a wad the Conservatives would have easily won in 2017 – but they could yet pull an Ellon and hold the seat.
By-Election Preview: Dalry and West Kilbride (North Ayrshire) 12th of August 2021
An SNP resignation triggers an unpredictable contest in a ward that was remarkably Independent-leaning for a Central Belt ward in 2017.