Tony Otim
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Post by Tony Otim on May 10, 2015 19:49:44 GMT
The new MP for Edinburgh North and Leith is also Cllr for Leith Walk ward - could be close, but would expect an SNP hold.
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Post by johnr on May 12, 2015 15:02:27 GMT
Peter Grant (Glenrothes) stepped down as leader of SNP group in Fife today - no word on stepping down as a councillor though.
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Post by irish observer on May 12, 2015 19:13:54 GMT
Aside from the 2 in Aberdeen the following by-elections should also occur in due course due to SNP resignations.
Drew Hendry - Highland - Aird and Loch Ness
Steven Paterson - Stirling - Stirling East
Peter Grant - Fife - Glenrothes West and Kinglassie
Douglas Chapman - Fife - Rosyth
John McNally - Falkirk - Denny and Banknock
Owen Thompson - Midlothian - Midlothian West
Martyn Day - West Lothian - Linlithgow
Deidre Brock - City of Edinburgh - Leith Walk
Alison Thewsliss - Glasgow City - Calton
Martin Docherty - Glasgow City - Anderston/City
Angela Crawley - South Lanarkshire - Hamilton South
Marion Fellows - North Lanarkshire - Wishaw
Alan Brown - East Ayrshire - Irvine Valley
Corri Wilson - South Ayrshire - Ayr East
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Post by Tony Otim on May 13, 2015 8:30:32 GMT
Aside from the 2 in Aberdeen the following by-elections should also occur in due course due to SNP resignations. Drew Hendry - Highland - Aird and Loch Ness - Could be lost to a popular indy, otherwise will be SNPSteven Paterson - Stirling - Stirling East From 2012 Lab would be in the lead, but SNP must be in with a shout of holding nowPeter Grant - Fife - Glenrothes West and Kinglassie Should be SNP hold - led in 2012Douglas Chapman - Fife - Rosyth Again significant Lab lead in 2012, could well be SNP hold this timeJohn McNally - Falkirk - Denny and Banknock Safe SNP holdOwen Thompson - Midlothian - Midlothian West Should be sage SNPMartyn Day - West Lothian - Linlithgow Should be safe SNPDeidre Brock - City of Edinburgh - Leith Walk 5 point Lab lead in 2012, should go SNP, but Labour might hold up betterAlison Thewsliss - Glasgow City - Calton 25 point Lab lead in 2012, but its Glasgow so who knowsMartin Docherty - Glasgow City - Anderston/City 20 point Lab lead in 2012, see aboveAngela Crawley - South Lanarkshire - Hamilton South 20 point Lab lead in 2012, see GlasgowMarion Fellows - North Lanarkshire - Wishaw 23 point Lab lead in 2012, as aboveAlan Brown - East Ayrshire - Irvine Valley Safe SNP holdCorri Wilson - South Ayrshire - Ayr East Should SNP hold. |
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Post by The Bishop on May 13, 2015 9:50:07 GMT
Though it should be pointed out that, remarkably, SLab has gained members both during and after this GE campaign.
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Post by johnr on May 13, 2015 18:18:07 GMT
Though it should be pointed out that, remarkably, SLab has gained members both during and after this GE campaign. I keep hearing this, but nothing specific. UK Party has now gained 30,000 since the election. |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2015 19:33:38 GMT
Though it should be pointed out that, remarkably, SLab has gained members both during and after this GE campaign. I keep hearing this, but nothing specific. UK Party has now gained 30,000 since the election. You've got me, thats worth 30,000 |
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Post by Tony Otim on May 26, 2015 15:00:53 GMT
Andy May (SNP) also resigned today from Aberdeen City Council. George Street and the Harbour by-election on 1st October worth counting the day after. That seems a very long way away for a by-election. I thought they had to happen quicker than that in Scotland by law? |
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Post by kevin on May 26, 2015 15:02:45 GMT
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Post by Tony Otim on May 27, 2015 7:51:32 GMT
That seems a very long way away for a by-election. I thought they had to happen quicker than that in Scotland by law? The Cllr concerned has not resigned yet he has given notice that he will be resigning in July. OK, that makes more sense. |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Jun 23, 2015 13:56:11 GMT
(Midlothian West ward)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 7:29:41 GMT
There will be a two-seat by-election in Leith Walk in Edinburgh on 10th September. SNP councillor Deirdre Brock was elected to Westminster for Edinburgh North & Leith, and Green councillor (and party co-convenor) Maggie Chapman has stood down to focus on the Holyrood campaign in North East Scotland, where she is at the top of the list.
Edit: This is still subject to confirmation from the returning officer, though this is what is expected to happen.
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Post by middleenglander on Jul 2, 2015 14:37:23 GMT
Irish Observer provided us on 12th May with a list of 16 SNP Councillors who had been elected as MPs. So far I make it 11 have resigned as Councillors with another 5 to go.
Kirsty Blackman - Aberdeen - Hilton / Woodside / Stockethill
Callum McCaig - Aberdeen - Kincorth / Nigg / Cove
Drew Hendry - Highland - Aird and Loch Ness
Steven Paterson - Stirling - Stirling East
Peter Grant - Fife - Glenrothes West and Kinglassie
Douglas Chapman - Fife - Rosyth
John McNally - Falkirk - Denny and Banknock
Owen Thompson - Midlothian - Midlothian West
Martyn Day - West Lothian - Linlithgow
Deidre Brock - City of Edinburgh - Leith Walk
Alison Thewsliss - Glasgow City - Calton
Martin Docherty - Glasgow City - Anderston / City
Angela Crawley - South Lanarkshire - Hamilton South
Marion Fellows - North Lanarkshire - Wishaw
Alan Brown - East Ayrshire - Irvine Valley
Corri Wilson - South Ayrshire - Ayr East
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Post by Tony Otim on Jul 2, 2015 14:51:35 GMT
There will be a two-seat by-election in Leith Walk in Edinburgh on 10th September. SNP councillor Deirdre Brock was elected to Westminster for Edinburgh North & Leith, and Green councillor (and party co-convenor) Maggie Chapman has stood down to focus on the Holyrood campaign in North East Scotland, where she is at the top of the list. Edit: This is still subject to confirmation from the returning officer, though this is what is expected to happen. I think this will be the first multiple vacancy by-election in Scotland since 2007 (and thus the first STV (as opposed to AV by-election).). Will be interesting to see how many candidates each party puts up. I'd guess the SNP will go for 2, Conservatives, LDs and Greens for 1. Labour would be the question mark? Probably only 1. |
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Post by piperdave on Jul 10, 2015 19:43:02 GMT
I had a notion there'd been one in the 2007-2012 term but I can't find one. There were however several seats that had two by-elections during the term.
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Post by middleenglander on Jul 14, 2015 8:57:15 GMT
Irish Observer provided us on 12th May with a list of 16 SNP Councillors who had been elected as MPs. So far I make it 11 have resigned as Councillors with another 5 to go. Kirsty Blackman - Aberdeen - Hilton / Woodside / StockethillCallum McCaig - Aberdeen - Kincorth / Nigg / CoveDrew Hendry - Highland - Aird and Loch NessSteven Paterson - Stirling - Stirling East Peter Grant - Fife - Glenrothes West and KinglassieDouglas Chapman - Fife - Rosyth John McNally - Falkirk - Denny and BanknockOwen Thompson - Midlothian - Midlothian WestMartyn Day - West Lothian - LinlithgowDeidre Brock - City of Edinburgh - Leith WalkAlison Thewsliss - Glasgow City - CaltonMartin Docherty - Glasgow City - Anderston / CityAngela Crawley - South Lanarkshire - Hamilton SouthMarion Fellows - North Lanarkshire - WishawAlan Brown - East Ayrshire - Irvine ValleyCorri Wilson - South Ayrshire - Ayr Eastnow 1 to go |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 11:57:54 GMT
Council by-election date called for Ayr East in South Ayrshire - Thursday 17th September to replace Corri Wilson following her election to Westminster.
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Post by Khunanup on Jul 30, 2015 13:15:07 GMT
I this morning resigned from Aberdeen City Council the by election will be held in October. I've moved cities in order to concentrate on the most important roles I'll ever have, Husband, father and grandfather. Where are you moving to Fraser? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2015 16:09:53 GMT
York, went there on Honeymoon and have been back for holidays as we liked it so much. Welcome to Yorkshire! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2015 18:57:01 GMT
I was back in York today. Love it - I had 9 wonderful years in the North Yorkshire countryside.
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