The Latest Breaking News from Cammy Day

New Edinburgh Council leader promises no 'dodgy deals' with Tories

Labour's Cammy Day has secured the top job in the council chambers - but can he now set party politics aside and work cross-party to implement his manifesto?

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

'I thought Labour couldn’t sink any lower': Reaction to Edinburgh Council stitch-up

THE SNP have called on Anas Sarwar to admit he has broken his pre-election pledge against coalitions, following the seizure of Edinburgh City…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2022

Edinburgh council seized by Labour after support from Tories to shut out SNP

Labour will run a minority administration after being backed by the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives, with a proposed SNP-Green coalition failing to get enough support.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

Edinburgh Council negotiations continue as parties call for Labour clarity

One week on from the election, parties have called on Labour to clarify if they're ruling out a new deal with the SNP so talks can progress - whilst one Labour insider accused the SNP and Greens of "holding stuff up" by not making their intentions clear.

Edinburgh Live · May 12, 2022

Labour to discuss council deals in Edinburgh despite Anas Sarwar's no coalitions vow

LABOUR is set to open discussions with other parties to form an administration in Scotland’s capital city but could be blocked by an order from…

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022

LibDems rule out deal with SNP to run Edinburgh Council

EDINBURGH Council will not be run by an SNP-LibDem coalition, Alex Cole-Hamilton’s party has confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022

Edinburgh Election 2022: SNP remains largest party as Tory losses spark Lib Dem revival

The Conservatives have moved into last place in the council as the Lib Dems, Greens and Labour all made gains with the SNP returning the same number of councillors as 2017.

Edinburgh Live · May 6, 2022

Edinburgh Election 2022: Forth candidates fighting for accessibility and beach water monitoring

Eight candidates are vying for one of four council seats up for grabs in Forth, which is home to major developments in the city including the Trams to Newhaven project and Granton waterfront regeneration.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2022

Edinburgh Tories face backlash as only four female council candidates announced

All of the city's main parties are fielding more female council candidates than the Conservatives for the 2022 local election, with Labour the only group to have a majority female contingent of party hopefuls.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2022

Edinburgh bid to ban Russian state-sponsored performers from venues

The City Council's depute leader says the move will help to show the damage being done to Russia's cultural reputation by the war on Ukraine.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2022