The East Lothian Conservative and Unionist Association would like to congratulate Iain Taylor and Colin Clark on winning the recent Aberdeenshire Council by-elections.
Colin Clark won in Inverurie and District with a gain from the Liberal Democrats, while Iain Taylor was elected in Banff and District in a gain from the SNP.
Both Banff and Inverurie are represented at Holyrood and Westminster level by the SNP. The Scottish Conservative vote was up by 21.6% in Banff and 21.3% in Inverurie.
Following the result, Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson said:
“This double win proves once again that the Scottish Conservatives are the party which can take on and beat the SNP, including in Alex Salmond’s backyard.
“It’s also vindication for our local campaign against the SNP’s unfair council tax plans which would strip millions of pounds from the north-east.
“The message is clear: the SNP must start listening to the people of Scotland who want them to focus on the day job of governing – not obsess over a second referendum on independence.”