The series of by-elections, which were held on November 21, saw voters turning out to the polls in Drumchapel/Anniesland, Maryhill and North East. 

It follows the resignation of Maureen Burke and Patricia Ferguson who found victory during the General Election in July, as well as Labour councillor Keiran O’Neill who stepped down to take up a role with the GMB Union in London.  

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It has now been revealed that Davena Rankin has won the Drumchapel and Anniesland ward, Marie Garrity the Maryhill ward and Mary McNab the North East ward. 

(Image: (Image: LDRS)) The result means that the SNP has now lost 15 consecutive council by-elections. 

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Commenting on Scottish Labour’s wins in Maryhill, Glasgow North East, and Drumchapel and Anniesland, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said: “This fantastic set of results shows Scots are putting their trust in Scottish Labour to deliver a change in direction.

“Glasgow’s three new Scottish Labour Councillors will all be brilliant local champions for their communities.

“Our city has been let down by the SNP for too long, but Scottish Labour will stand up for Glasgow.

“Labour is delivering for communities across Scotland and working to deliver the change we need here in Scotland.”

For more information on upcoming by-elections, visit www.glasgow.gov.uk/council-by-elections





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