No surprises that the Conservatives won this Angus contest, though the absence of Independents from the ballot for the first time has made everyone’s swing a bit misleading. […]
The departure of an Independent who previously led the council may not be welcome for his former foes in the SNP, as it sets up a contest the Conservatives are probably the favourites for at the moment. […]
This mix of countryside farming and coastal fishing communities spent decades as an SNP stronghold before narrowly swinging Conservative. SNP chances of retaking a lead in votes seem strong. […]
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