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SNP takes seat from independent in council by-election

Scottish Nationalists have taken a council seat from independents in the latest local by-election north of the border.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Nov 2016, 09:37 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2016, 12:51 BST

The SNP topped the first-preference votes under the single transferable vote (STV) system in the Arbroath East & Lunan ward of Angus Council.

The party’s victory was secured in the sixth round of counting in the poll which was caused by the resignation of an independent councillor.

First-preference voting was: SNP 919, C 709, Ind Speed 452, Ind Smith 309, Lab 177, LD 60. Turnout was 21.5 per cent.