For something a bit less numerically minded today, let’s look at one of the common consequences of parliamentary elections – council by-elections.
By-elections
Aberdeen and Moray Council By-Election Results, 21/11/19
We bring our busy November to a close with two by-elections in the former Grampian (gone but not forgotten) region. With the general election looming ever closer, I again remind folk that these are not predictive of results for MP seats that could see turnout twice as high.
Fife and Inverness Council By-Election Results, 14/11/19
November’s flurry of council by-elections hit its peak this week, with three by-elections. With a General Election looming, I remind readers not to hook too many theories about the national situation on the shoogly peg of a handful of local by-elections.
Shetland Council By-Election Results
Everyone may be focused on the Westminster General Election right now, but local democracy stops for nothing. For people desperate to foolishly attempt to read national runes from local by-elections, Shetland Islands Council’s Independent tendencies are going to leave you pretty disappointed.
Keith and Cullen (Moray) By-Election, 21/11/19
The next in our sudden spate of by-elections is up in Moray, where Independent Councillor for the Keith and Cullen Ward Ron Shepherd has announced his resignation. Shepherd has served a solid two decades on the council, having originally been elected in 1999.
Torry/Ferryhill (Aberdeen) By-Election, 21/11/19
If the Bridge of Don double seater wasn’t enough Aberdeen by-election excitement for you, you’re in … Torry/Ferryhill (Aberdeen) By-Election, 21/11/19Read more
Fife Council By-Elections, 14/11/19
It wasn’t enough just for Shetland to give us double dunter by-elections this year, as Fife has also swooped in with plans to hold two by-elections at once – also in neighbouring wards.
Inverness Central (Highland) By Election, 14/11/2019
Inverness Central’s SNP councillor Richard Laird is standing down due to ill-health, having served as a councillor since 2012.
Bridge of Don By-Election Result
Although it could have come about in better circumstances, Aberdeen’s Bridge of Don by-election was something … Bridge of Don By-Election ResultRead more
Shetland Council By-Elections, 07/11/19
Shetland is enjoying quite a spell in the political spotlight at the moment. Following the by-election … Shetland Council By-Elections, 07/11/19Read more