Edinburgh Holyrood Election: Meet the Candidates
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Edinburghs Holyrood Election: A Crowded Field of Candidates
The Edinburgh Holyrood election on May 7th features a packed slate of candidates across six city constituencies and seven regional list spots. Major players like SNPs Angus Robertson, Conservative Miles Briggs, and Green Lorna Slater are joined by independents and smaller parties. Edinburgh Central stands out with eleven hopefuls, including Robertson seeking reelection and Slater aiming for her partys first win there. Polling favors Labour in Edinburgh Southern, while Lib Dems eye Northern after local council gains. Controversies arise, such as Labour list-topper Irshad Ahmeds party switches and a Reform withdrawal. On the regional lists, independents like activist Craig Murray and former Tory MSP Jeremy Balfour stand out, along with fringe groups. Big parties stack their benches, with Reform leading at nine, Tories at eight, Greens over ten, and SNP led by Tommy Sheppard. Voters now know their options, so check your registration and get ready to shape Holyroods next chapter on May 7th.
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