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SNP Wins Mid Argyll Council By-Election; Restore Britain Finishes Fifth

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 30
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What happened

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The SNP won a council by-election in Argyll and Bute, with candidate Andy Buntin securing 46.1% of first-preference votes in the Mid Argyll ward. Restore Britain, the party led by Rupert Lowe, finished fifth with 7% of first-preference votes in its first election north of the Border. Reform UK candidate Kaine McConnell finished fourth with 8.5% of the vote.

From thenational.scot

Why it matters

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The result saw the SNP increase its vote share by around 15 percentage points compared with the 2022 local elections. Restore Britain's performance in this contest, which was its first Scottish election, indicates a limited level of support for the party in the region.

From thenational.scot

Who's involved

  • Rupert LoweLeader of Restore Britain, which announced its contest in the Mid Argyll ward.
  • Restore BritainRight-wing political party that contested the Mid Argyll ward election.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Restore BritainSpeculative

    Restore Britain's competitive position and future funding access could be materially affected by its showing in the election.

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