Unionists' 'dirty deal' ends SNP council administration despite election win

New Lanark in South Lanarkshire, where Labour have taken control of the council despite coming second in the election

IN what has been dubbed a "sad day for democracy", Labour have taken control of a Scottish council thanks to the support of the LibDems and Conservatives.

South Lanarkshire Council had been run by a minority SNP administration before the local elections on May 5, and the party was again returned as the largest party.