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UNPRECEDENTED WIN FOR RICHARD LOCHHEAD
The SNP tonight secured an unprecedented result while winning the Scottish Parliamentary by-election in Moray.
The SNP victory saw:
- A record majority in the seat
- An increased number of votes for the party
- An increased share of the vote
- The SNP’s majority was the greatest for the party in a modern election
Speaking this morning following his victory in the Moray by-election, Richard Lochhead MSP, the victorious SNP candidate said:
“This is a tremendous night for the Scottish National Party."
“This spectacular SNP victory sends a powerful message to the nation.
“The people of Moray have rejected the London-based parties in favour of Scotland’s independent future.
“The scene is set for next year’s Scottish elections when the future of Scotland will be at stake.
“Scotland faces a straight choice between the failed Labour and Lib Dem devolved administration or a new start with a real Scottish government led by the SNP
“This Moray by-election is the first SNP victory on the road to Scotland’s new government.
“I would like to thank the returning officer and all his staff for carrying out their duties so efficiently, as well as the police officers and others on duty today.
“I would also like to thank my election agent Ian Hamilton and my campaign manager Angus Robertson and each and every one of my campaign team who helped make tonight possible. I also thank Winnie and Fergus Ewing for their support.
“The support of my wife, Fiona, and the rest of my family is massively important to me and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.
“A special thank you goes to the people of Moray who have placed their trust in me.
“I will serve you all to the best of my ability in the times ahead.”
“My task is straightforward. It’s to work for you and do all I can to give you a better life in a better country.
“Friends, it’s an enormous privilege to be elected to represent this beautiful constituency in the Scottish Parliament and to continue Margaret Ewing’s good work.
“Margaret has been in our minds throughout the campaign.
“Everyone, no matter their own political views, took time to pay tribute to Margaret which speaks volumes about how she was held in such high regard throughout Moray.
“Margaret would be proud of this resounding victory for the SNP and the cause of independence. For 20 years, Moray has been in the vanguard of our national movement and the tradition continues.”
Author : SNP Press Office
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