New SNP councillor elected in Aberdeen council ward

A new SNP councillor has been elected to an Aberdeen City Council ward.

Miranda Radley received 1,661 votes in the Kincorth/Nigg/Cove by-election, which took place yesterday.

The vote was sparked by the election of Stephen Flynn as an MP in last December's general election.

A total of 3,540 votes were cast - with a voter turnout of 27%.

The result means there is no change to the number of councillors for each party on the council.

Ms Radley said: "This by-election, that was initially due to take place in May, was like no other we’ve experienced before in Aberdeen.

"Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, that hugely restricted our ability to campaign as we normally would, our team of local activists worked so hard to ensure the SNP came out on top. I am hugely grateful for their support.

"It will be an honour to represent the people of Kincorth, Nigg and Cove, and I can’t wait to get started in my new role."

Keith Brown MSP, the SNP's deputy leader, said: "A massive congratulations to Councillor Miranda Radley and her hard working team of activists in Aberdeen.

"We’re heading into the cut and thrust of the Holyrood election campaign with the wind in our sails, and today’s by-election win is testament to the fact that people continue to put their trust in the SNP to stand up for their communities.

"But we take nothing for granted, and we will take our message of Scotland’s right to choose its own future to the doorstep of every home in the country over the next six months."

The full result was as follows: