Scottish council elections: SNP wins majorities in Dundee and Angus

THE SNP has hailed its first ever majorities under the STV voting system - just achieved in Dundee and Angus.

In the City of Discovery, the Dundee West SNP MSP Joe Fitzpatrick said: “This truly is historic for the SNP in Dundee. I am absolutely thrilled that my home city has voted clearly to become an SNP city.

“In 2007 the SNP held no majorities. I am pleased Angus and Dundee have delivered the first two majority administrations for the SNP.

“We have a strong track record since taking over as a minority, and voters come out today and given us a strong vote of confidence.

“I want to pay tribute to all the SNP candidates who have achieved this. They worked night and day for this result, and I know they will work night and day to give this city the council administration it deserves.”

The Angus South MSP Graeme Dey said: “We took nothing for granted in this election and worked hard for every vote. Our positive message based around jobs and families went down well on the doorsteps. I am absolutely delighted by this result.”

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