SNP surge to form largest party on North Ayrshire Council as Labour slump to third The Conservative group romped into second place after electing 10 councillors. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
SNP clings on in Glasgow as Nationalists edge out resurgent Labour by one seat The SNP could now look to do a deal with the Scottish Greens to form a coalition on Scotland's largest local authority. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
West Lothian Council election 2022: Full list of winners The results are in, here are your new and returning councillors Daily Record · May 6, 2022
Tories must now decide Johnson’s future Evidence suggests the PM is a net liability but a lot could happen between now at the next election says Sean O’Grady The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Boris Johnson would LOSE Commons majority if local results replicated at general election Analysis of the local election results suggested the Tories would be 48 seats short of an overall majority - and nearly 90 seats down on their 2019 performance Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022
Tories suffer blow in Edinburgh as party slips from second to fifth THE Tories slipped from second to fifth place in Edinburgh with the SNP remaining the largest group on the council. The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022
Labour takes second place in Scottish elections as Tory vote plummets Party becomes closest challenger to SNP after gains including West Dunbartonshire and near-upset in Glasgow The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon gives her reaction to SNP result in key council battle FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed her party's performance in Glasgow... The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022
Alba 'undaunted' despite facing wipe-out in local elections, Alex Salmond says The Alba Party remains “undaunted” despite failing to have any councillors elected in Scotland, Alex Salmond has said. The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022
Alex Salmond vows Alba ‘undaunted’ despite defeat for every candidate None of the party’s 111 candidates won a seat in the local elections in Scotland. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Alex Salmond says SNP will 'reap the whirlwind' if referendum not delivered by end of 2023 The former SNP leader said his former party would see political consequences if indyref2 is not delivered. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
South Ayrshire Council power talks to begin as election fails to deliver overall majority Negotiations over a power sharing agreement will now begin following today's result. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
SNP remain largest group as Renfrewshire Council election results confirmed Iain Nicolson, leader in the last term, described it as a "fantastic result" after the final outcome was announced. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
SNP regains control in Dundee after five years of coalition The Ferry was the final ward to call its votes and rubber stamp the outcome. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022 SNP win majority on Dundee City Council against the odds THE SNP have won an outright majority on Dundee City Council.
The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022 SNP scoop 50 per cent of Clackmannanshire seats in best result since 1999 EVERY SNP candidate fielded in Clackmannanshire has secured a council seat with the party clinching half the chamber.
Daily Record · May 6, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon ally Mhairi Hunter loses Glasgow council seat in setback for SNP Mhairi Hunter lost out in the Southside Central ward despite being one of the most high profile SNP councillors in Glasgow.
Daily Record · May 6, 2022 Tory councillors wiped off the map in Rutherglen and Cambuslang The party lost both their council seats in the only changes to the area's representatives
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 Tory infighting begins in Scotland as party prepares to crash to third place in local elections Partygate blamed for big losses – but flip-flopping Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross also under fire
The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022 Glasgow Girl becomes first refugee elected in Scotland as FM hails win The SNP candidate was elected in Greater Pollock
The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022 Scots 'send message' to Boris Johnson as Tories suffer losses at polls Voters have “sent a message” to Boris Johnson as Tories suffer losses in Scotland, SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said.
The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022 Women councillors more than double in Inverclyde as SNP make gains THE number of women on Inverclyde Council has more than doubled as seven secured seats at the election count on Friday.
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 Ex-MP had ‘no idea’ £2,000 cheque had not been paid properly, trial told Natalie McGarry is giving evidence at her own trial, where she denies embezzlement.
The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022 Sticking with UK is 'high risk' for Scotland, Growth Commission chief warns REMAINING in the UK is “economically high-risk” for Scotland, the former SNP MSP who chaired the Sustainable Growth Commission has warned.
Daily Record · May 6, 2022 Here's how Stirling Council could shape up after Scottish local elections After we found out who Stirling's next batch of 23 councillors will be, Stirling Observer reporter Kaiya Marjoribanks details how the next administration may potentially be formed.