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South Ayrshire becomes Scottish Tories' one local government outpost

The Scotsman: "South Ayrshire became Scotland's only Conservative-led local authority yesterday. The switch came after the resignation of Andy Hill, the Labour leader, last month which left Labour with 14 councillors and the Conservatives 15. The Conservatives sought a special meeting of the council at which, by a 15-14 vote, they secured the posts of council leader and deputy leader."

December 17, 2005 at 08:48 in Local government and local elections, Scotland | Permalink

Comments

From Ayrshire to Hackney I leave Labour collapse in my wake! OK it's about a hundred years since I lived in Ayrshire.

Posted by: Graeme Archer | December 17, 2005 at 12:35

Here's hoping the by-election in February confirms the position.

Posted by: Louise | December 17, 2005 at 19:19

Agreed, Louise - and if the Party can win the by-election, why not try and make it the "Scottish Wandsworth" - i.e. an opportunity to demonstrate that the Conservatives can be trusted with governing again.

Posted by: Alexander Drake | December 17, 2005 at 21:52

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