Labour falls back across Scotland as SNP become biggest party in around half of councils
THE SNP has become the biggest party in Scotland’s largest cities as the country’s councils were re-elected for the first time in five years.
Wins in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Dundee signalled the party’s continued dominance of national politics – although support was not high enough to gain majority control.
The result represented a dramatic swing since 2012, when Labour were the largest party in 16 of Scotland’s 32 councils.
Labour are only the single largest party in three councils with the SNP the largest in 19. The Conservatives, who increased vote share across the country, became the biggest party in six councils.
Nicola Sturgeon and Ruth Davidson both claimed success in the election, while Labour leader Kezia Dugdale admitted the results were disappointing for her party.
The Scottish Greens made some gains on its 2012 performance.
The largest party on each council is listed below.
Aberdeen City – SNP
Aberdeenshire – SNP
Angus – SNP-Independent (tie)
Argyll & Bute – SNP
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar – Independent
Clackmannanshire – SNP
Dumfries and Galloway – Tory
Dundee – SNP
East Ayrshire – SNP
East Dunbartonshire – SNP
Edinburgh – SNP
East Lothian – Labour
East Renfrewshire – SNP
Falkirk – SNP
Fife – SNP
Glasgow – SNP
Highland – Independent
Inverclyde – Labour
Midlothian – Labour
Moray – SNP
North Ayrshire – 1 SNP-Labour tied
North Lanarkshire – SNP
Orkney – Independent
Perth & Kinross – Tory
Renfrewshire – SNP
Scottish Borders – Tory
Shetland Islands – Independent
South Ayrshire – Tory
South Lanarkshire – SNP
Stirling – SNP-Tory tied
West Dunbartonshire – SNP
West Lothian – SNP
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