Posted on 05/05/2017 3:17:55 PM PDT by SMGFan
The Conservatives harnessed opposition to Scottish independence to score dramatic gains in Scotland’s local elections on Friday, eclipsing Labour and strengthening their claim that they represent the strongest opposition to the nationalists.
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Voting on Thursday confirmed the constitutional issue as the main faultline in Scottish politics, after a renewed push by the Scottish National party for a second referendum on leaving the UK. The Conservatives more than doubled their share of Scottish local council seats, to 276 — a result party leaders hope will provide a springboard for next month’s general election.
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@DecisionDeskHQ 5h 5 hours ago
Results in Scotland (all reporting now) per the @BBC are unreal.
Conservative +164
Labor - 133
Tickety-boo!
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