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2017 Scottish local elections – United Kingdom

Summary

The 2017 Scottish local elections were held on May 4, 2017 . They were part of the wider local elections across the United Kingdom . The Conservatives gained a massive victory in the elections , while Labour and UKIP were wiped out . The Scottish Conservative candidate had previously called Nicola Sturgeon a "drooling hag" . The Welsh results were also declared and the next full council elections in Swansea will take place in May 2022 . The Labour party maintained control of the Swansea council .

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Time range: May 04, 2017 – Jun 04, 2017
Subjects: Local Elections, Labour Party, Conservative Party, Scottish National Party, UK Independence Party
Locations: United Kingdom, Scotland, Wales, City and County of Swansea, Cardiff

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May 04, 2017

Local elections are held across the United Kingdom, including Wales and Scotland.

May 05, 2017

The Labour and UKIP parties suffer significant losses in the local elections, while the Conservative party gains ground.

Jun 08, 2017

A university professor provides analysis of the election results for the five main parties in Wales.

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[1] 2017 United Kingdom local elections - Wikiwand

The 2017 United Kingdom local elections were held on Thursday 4 May 2017. Local elections were held across Great Britain, with elections to 35 English local authorities and all councils in Scotland and Wales.

[2] 2017 City and County of Swansea Council election - Wikipedia

The 2017 election to the City and County of Swansea Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales.The election was preceded by the 2012 election.Labour maintained control of the authority. The next full council elections took place in May 2022.

[3] Log of council by-elections - Electoral Management Board for Scotland

Scottish local council by-elections 4 May 2017- End of 2020. Supplementary guidance on delivery by-elections under Covid 19 conditions developed during summer 2020. Current log of by-elections for 2021 is available here by date.

[4] Scottish UK Local elections 2017 Results Dates Voting Opinion Poll

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[5] United Kingdom local elections, 2017 - zeitgeist77.wordpress.com

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[8] United Kingdom UK Local elections 2017 live Voting Results

The 2017 United Kingdom local elections will be held on Thursday 4 May 2017. Local elections will be held across Great Britain, with elections to English, Scottish, and Welsh councils , as well as elections for the newly created English Regional Mayors.

[9] General election 2017 in Wales: Party-by-party analysis - BBC

With all the Welsh results now declared, Jac Larner of Cardiff University sums up the night for Wales' five main parties

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