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2017 Scottish local elections – Scottish National Party

Summary

The 2017 Scottish local elections saw a record number of SNP candidates who were dedicated to protecting local services and empowering communities. However, the SNP suffered losses in the election, with the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party taking the most seats from the SNP and seeing the biggest increase in the share of the vote . The election was conducted using the single transferable vote system and saw a decrease in overall turnout . The SNP also suffered losses in the 2017 UK general election, losing 21 seats to the Conservatives .

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Time range: May 04, 2017 – Jun 14, 2017
Subjects: Scottish Borders Council, Election, Scottish National Party, Conservative Party, Liberal Democrats, Voting System, General Election
Locations: Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales

Timeline

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Mar 30, 2017

The Scottish National Party announces a record number of candidates for the upcoming council elections in Scotland.

Apr 01, 2017

A guide to Scotland's council elections, including information on the single transferable vote system being used.

May 04, 2017

The Scottish Borders Council local election takes place, with candidates from the Scottish National Party, Conservative and Unionist Party, Liberal Democrats, and an independent candidate.

Jun 09, 2017

The Scottish National Party suffers shock losses in the UK general election, including the loss of key members Alex Salmond and Angus Robertson.

Jun 10, 2017

The results of the UK general election in Scotland are further analyzed, showing the Conservative Party as the biggest beneficiaries.

Jun 12, 2017

The results of the UK general election in Scotland are analyzed, showing a significant decrease in the SNP's share of the vote.

Jun 14, 2017

The United Kingdom's 2017 local elections are discussed, including the 32 Scottish councils that are up for election.

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[1] ️ Scottish Borders Council local election - Who Can I Vote For

See all 5 candidates in the Scottish Borders Council local election on May 4, 2017: Stuart Bell (Scottish National Party (SNP)) Shona Haslam (Conservative and Unionist Party) Amanda Kubie (Liberal Democrats) Simon Ritchie (Scottish National Party (SNP)) Robin Tatler (Independent)

[2] Election 2017: Scotland's result in numbers - BBC

None of them got their deposits back - none managed more than 1.4% of the vote, let alone 5%. Turnout was down almost across the board in Scotland, from 71.1% in 2015 to 66.4% in 2017. Turnout ...

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

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia United Kingdom local elections, 2017 ← 2016 4 May 2017 2018 → 34 English councils All 32 Scottish councils All 22 Welsh councils 8 directly elected mayors in E…

[4] How did Scotland Vote? UK General Election 2017 | Scottish Parliament

Image: The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party took the most seats from the Scottish National Party. Image: The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party saw the biggest increase in the share of the vote in Scotland. Image: The turnout in Scotland was slightly below the UK.

[5] Your SNP team for the 2017 council elections - Scottish National Party

The SNP are fielding a record level of candidates – 627 – who are standing for election to council chambers across Scotland. They are all dedicated local campaigners who believe passionately in protecting local services and empowering communities.

[6] Guide to Scotland’s 2017 Council Elections - Electoral Reform Society

Scotland goes to the polls on 4 May to elect a new set of councillors for each of the country’s 32 local councils. A total of 1,227 seats are at stake. The election will be conducted using the single transferable vote (STV) system in wards that will all elect either three or four members. This will be the third time that the STV system has ...

[7] General Election explained — Scottish National Party

9 June, 2017. 7 years ago. 2 min read. The SNP has won the general election in Scotland. The Tories have lost their majority at Westminster. Here’s what you need to know. The SNP won the election in Scotland. The SNP won 35 seats, but lost a number of seats and excellent parliamentarians. Alex Salmond and Angus Robertson will be a massive loss.

[8] Election 2017: Scotland's result in numbers - BBC News

UKIP stood ten candidates. None of them got their deposits back - none managed more than 1.4% of the vote, let alone 5%. Turnout was down almost across the board in Scotland, from 71.1% in 2015 to ...

[9] Election 2017: The result in maps and charts - BBC

With the SNP winning a historic 56 of the 59 Scottish constituencies in 2015, the party had little room for improvement. Instead, it lost 21 seats, with the Conservatives the biggest beneficiaries.

[10] SNP suffers shock losses as Tories oust Salmond and Robertson

UK election results 2017 – live tracker; Severin Carrell Scotland editor. Fri 9 Jun 2017 00.08 EDT First published on Thu 8 Jun 2017 21.58 EDT. Share. The Scottish National party has endured a ...

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Your Guide to the 2017 Scottish Local Elections

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Dingwall & Seaforth Council Election 2017 - The Kellow Miscellany

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Who gets to rule Scotland's new councils - and why? - BBC News

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Scottish Local Elections 2017 | Coding Diet

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National health and social care workforce plan: part one

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Who is Ruth Davidson, the Scottish Tory leader who just saved her party ...

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