Monday, 16 March 2009

Is Dundee about to become Scotland's first totally SNP city?

After the stunning by-election victory in Dundee's Maryfield ward last week, negotiations are already under way to secure an overall majority in the council and therefore take over control of it! As it stands, the decisions rests with the one Independent councillor who if he agrees to support the SNP will make Dundee the first SNP city in Scotland, with both the Holyrood seats and one of the Westminster seats being held by the SNP. It's almost amazing to think that it was only just a few years ago when Labour dominated Dundee and, as a result, failed it which is why so many Dundonians have turned to the SNP. So hopefully the Independent councillor will see the light as the Labour party has no mandate or credibility to rule over a city which no longer wants them!

No comments: