Scottish Parliament By-election: Shetland Islands
Information about PA's nominations and results coverage of the Shetland MSP by-election taking place on August 29....
16 July, 2019 By-electionsWelcome to PA Media’s elections website
Scottish Parliament By-election: MSP for Shetland Islands
Voters go to the polls in a Scottish Parliament by-election at Shetland Islands on Thursday, August 29, after Liberal Democrat MSP Tavish Scott stepped down to take up a position with Scottish Rugby.
See the advisory below for information about PA’s elections data coverage of this contest.
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