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Friday, 15 February 2008 |
The SNP won an additional council seat yesterday after it secured victory in the Elgin South by-election with a 6 per cent swing from Labour.
SNP business convenor and MP for Moray Angus Robertson said: "In John
Sharp the people of Elgin South have elected an excellent and dedicated
local campaigner who will represent their interests in the council."
Newly elected councillor John Sharp said: "It is an honour to have been elected to represent Elgin South in Moray Council.
"I look forward to working with my SNP colleagues on the council, in
Parliament and in the SNP Government to put forward a positive vision
for Moray and to fight for the interests of Elgin South."
The by-election followrf the death of Independent councillor Alastair Bisset.
Readers have left 2 comments. 1. SNP wins council by-election
Big Chris, Unregistered Surely more relevant is the swing between SNP and Independent (who held the seat)? 2. SNP wins council by-election
Anonymous, Unregistered Congratulations
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