Moray by-election, 27 th April 2006

saltire shield'As the main opposition party in Scotland, the Nationalists should benefit from Labour's woes, but until now they have seemed unable to capitalise on the situation. That's why the Moray result is so important for them. They were confident they could hold the seat, but to win with an increased majority and poll more votes than the popular Margaret Ewing had managed before was a victory beyond their expectations.'
Ian Swanson in the Evening News, 4 th May 2006..		Lion Rampant

Margaret Ewing MSP

Margaret Ewing
Margaret Ewing, 1 st September 1945 - 21 st March 2006

Condolences

A book of condolence has been placed in Holyrood's main hall following the death of Margaret Ewing MSP. Contributions to the book can be submitted online. The Presiding Officer George Reid said in a statement: "The entire Parliament is saddened and shocked by Margaret's death. We extend our deepest sympathy to Fergus and her family. Margaret was a lovely person, well-respected in all parties by Members at Holyrood and Westminster. Her commitment to Scotland over 32 years of public service was as outstanding as it was unstinting."

The Scottish National Party also have a Book of Condolence:

Tributes to Margaret Ewing MSP

  1. Breast cancer surgery for MSP 12 April, 2002

  2. Breast cancer MSP returns 5 th September 2002

  3. MSP Ewing to bow out of Holyrood 19 th August 2005

  4. SNP pay tribute to Margaret Ewing 21 st March 2006

  5. Holyrood shocked by death of MSP 21 st March 2006

  6. SNP veteran Margaret Ewing dies 21 st March 2006

  7. Obituary: Margaret Ewing MSP 21 st March 2006

  8. MSP of passion who earned respect 21 st March 2006

  9. SNP stalwart Margaret Ewing dies 21 st March 2006

  10. SNP icon Margaret Ewing dies at 60 22 nd March 2006

  11. Margaret Ewing 22 nd March 2006

  12. One of the few politicians without an enemy 22 nd March 2006

  13. Margaret Ewing 22 nd March 2006

  14. Cancer claims SNP's Margaret Ewing 22 nd March 2006

  15. Farewell to a woman of inspiration 22 nd March 2006

  16. Battles are over for courageous Margaret well before her time 22 nd March 2006

  17. Tributes flow in after SNP leading light dies 22 nd March 2006

  18. Margaret Ewing 22 nd March 2006

  19. Ewing dies at 60 22 nd March 2006

  20. MSPs pay tribute to Margaret Ewing 22 nd March 2006

  21. Parliament pays tribute after SNP's Margaret Ewing dies 22 nd March 2006

  22. Motion of Condolence 22 nd March 2006

  23. MSPs unite in grief for SNP stalwart 23 rd March 2006

  24. Tributes to 'a great friend to Wales' 23 rd March 2006

  25. Parties will unite to mourn Margaret 24 th March 2006

  26. Tireless, tenacious, loving and caring... Why I miss Margaret 24 th March 2006

  27. Flags lowered for 'gutsy woman' 24 th March 2006

  28. Margaret Ewing - Nationalist 24 th March 2006

  29. Margaret's funeral service 'is for all' 25 th March 2006

  30. SNP veteran Ewing is laid to rest 25 th March 2006

  31. Ewings gather to say farewell to Margaret 26 th March 2006

  32. Hundreds pay respects to Ewing 26 th March 2006

  33. Look to Moray for the enduring legacy of Margaret Ewing 26 th March 2006

  34. Funeral of SNP's Ewing, a true 'flower of Scotland' 26 th March 2006

  35. Farewell to a Flower of Scotland 26 th March 2006

  36. Flower of Scotland 26 th March 2006

  37. 'Petty' row blights Ewing's funeral 26 th March 2006

  38. Mourners remember MSP as true Flower of Scotland 27 th March 2006

  39. Ewing funeral soured by Holyrood tributes row 27 th March 2006

  40. Margaret again 7 th April 2006

  41. MSP leads tributes to a 'principled nationalist' 10 th April 2006

  42. In memory of my Margaret I will fight tax on ill health 6 th May 2006

  43. 'She died as she lived, devoted to the job' 14 th May 2006

Moray By-election

  1. Salmond closer to Holyrood return 4 th January 2006

  2. MSP to resign in fight for new seat 23 rd March 2006

  3. Tory MSP steps down to fight seat 28 th March 2006

  4. Mary Scanlon to fight Moray by-election 28 th March 2006

  5. Lochhead hails Holyrood fishing victory 28 th March 2006

  6. MSP resigns to take up by-election challenge for new constituency 28 th March 2006

  7. MSPs set to resign for Moray contest 29 th March 2006

  8. Scrap for Ewing seat 29 th March 2006

  9. MSP will quit in by-election selection bid 29 th March 2006

  10. Rumours of MSP's resignation to stand in Moray by-election dismissed as premature 29 th March 2006

  11. Moray by-election set for April 27 29 th March 2006

  12. Date is set for Moray by-election 29 th March 2006

  13. Moray by-election to be held on 27 April 29 th March 2006

  14. Date is set for Moray By-election 29 th March 2006

  15. Seconds out as SNP and Tories scrap for Moray 30 th March 2006

  16. Lib Dems vow to blitz Ewing seat and repeat Fife by-election win 30 th March 2006

  17. Scottish Executive refuse to be drawn into Post Ofice acccounts row 31 st March 2006

  18. Moray's Lord Laidlaw gave Tories huge loan 1 st April 2006

  19. Lib Dems select Moray candidate 1 st April 2006

  20. Lib Dems choose Gorn for by-election 2 nd April 2006

  21. So much for world domination if Salmond is scared of Scanlon 2 nd April 2006

  22. SNP's plea - who wants to be an MSP? 2 nd April 2006

  23. SNP selects by-election candidate 2 nd April 2006

  24. MSP bids to become MSP 3 rd April 2006

  25. Lochhead's delay in quitting angers SNP 3 rd April 2006

  26. Dilemma for SNP over it's new list MSP 3 rd April 2006

  27. SNP selects would-be successor to Ewing 3 rd April 2006

  28. SNP Select Lochhead for Moray By-Election 3 rd April 2006

  29. SNP Hit the Ground Running in Moray By-Election Campaign 3 rd April 2006

  30. Lochhead begins election campaign 3 rd April 2006

  31. Labour candidate chosen for Moray 3 rd April 2006

  32. Parties launch by-election campaign 4 th April 2006

  33. By-election campaigns launched 4 th April 2006

  34. Hopefuls launch Moray campaigns 4 th April 2006

  35. Lochhead sets out his stall for Moray poll 4 th April 2006

  36. Sensing history in Moray election 4 th April 2006

  37. Lochhead sets out his stall for Moray poll 4 th April 2006

  38. Sandy selected as candidate for Moray 4 th April 2006

  39. Labour hopeful stakes his chances on his council record 5 th April 2006

  40. Top Tories in Elgin to back Moray by-election runner 5 th April 2006

  41. Four-way Moray by-election battle begins 5 th April 2006

  42. Battle begins to capture Ewing's seat 5 th April 2006

  43. SNP Launch Schools Petition to Warn Off Lab-Lib Executive 6 th April 2006

  44. Nationalists' 20 vision is blurred by the doubters 6 th April 2006

  45. Liberal candidate pays Ewing tribute 6 th April 2006

  46. Lib Dem Standard-bearer will focus on Moray issues 6 th April 2006

  47. Tory Running a Tawdry and Deceitful Campaign 7 th April 2006

  48. SNP brands letters by Scanlon 'deceitful' 8 th April 2006

  49. Nationalists angered by Conservative poll tactics 8 th April 2006

  50. 390 days for SNP to prove they're fit to rule 9 th April 2006

  51. Lochhead Will Make Moray's Post Offices Matter 9 th April 2006

  52. Executive Meddling in Future of Vital Moray Industry 10 th April 2006

  53. Five candidates to contest Moray 10 th April 2006

  54. Salmond: new country in 100 days 10 th April 2006

  55. Nominations close for Moray by-election 10 th April 2006

  56. By-election battle starts 10 th April 2006

  57. Conservatives 10 th April 2006

  58. SNP 10 th April 2006

  59. Labour 10 th April 2006

  60. Lib Dems 10 th April 2006

  61. New MSP ready to be named 11 th April 2006

  62. One-time Tory stands for election as defender of NHS 11 th April 2006

  63. Jump start for Nat campaign 12 th April 2006

  64. Moray Council Tax Increases Nearly Three Times Inflation 12 th April 2006

  65. SNP hopeful says Moray by-election is a two-horse race 12 th April 2006

  66. New poll shows Gorn's Liberal Democrats on the up in Moray 12 th April 2006

  67. Moray A&E Wait Time Doubles Under Labour/Lib Dem Exec 13 th April 2006

  68. Parties clash over Moray tactics 14 th April 2006

  69. Questions on Tory letters campaign 14 th April 2006

  70. New contender for Moray 14 th April 2006

  71. Independent councillor vents anger over Tory election link 14 th April 2006

  72. Stakes are high in Moray contest 14 th April 2006

  73. Executive accused as parties' fliers removed 14 th April 2006

  74. Dunfermline's by-election shows the Lib Dems can win Moray says Rennie 14 th April 2006

  75. Police urged to investigate 'dishonest and deceitful' Tory election tactics 15 th April 2006

  76. Tories' Moray Campaign in Chaos 15 th April 2006

  77. SNP blueprint pledges future growth in Moray 15 th April 2006

  78. Dirty tricks claims as councillors disown Tory leaflet 15 th April 2006

  79. Fake letter row hits Tory hopes in by-election 16 th April 2006

  80. Tories play down fake letter row 16 th April 2006

  81. Labour loses union support in by-election 16 th April 2006

  82. Wassup? Jack is back with reshuffle eyes 16 th April 2006

  83. Only One Rural Home Grant in Moray Since 1999 17 th April 2006

  84. Tories reiterate pledge to people in by-election 17 th April 2006

  85. Lib Dem roads boss in call for duealling of A96 18 th April 2006

  86. McConnell Comes to Help Anti-Scottish Tories 18 th April 2006

  87. SNP MP Tables Motion to Protect Search & Rescue Services 18 th April 2006

  88. Lochhead's Concern About Rural Hall Funding Threat 18 th April 2006

  89. Lochhead Attacks Television License Decision 18 th April 2006

  90. 'Surprised' MSP will be first to take oath in Doric 18 th April 2006

  91. Abandon rescue sell-off, urges MP 19 th April 2006

  92. Treat the voters with respect 19 th April 2006

  93. War of words in battle to be new Moray MSP 19 th April 2006

  94. Now Lib Dems are accused of dirty tricks in bitter battle for Moray 19 th April 2006

  95. Please revert to being fair to all parties 19 th April 2006

  96. MSP to pledge her 'fauld alleadgeance' to Queen with first oath in Doric 19 th April 2006

  97. Doric oath as new MSPs sworn in 19 th April 2006

  98. Campaign of dirty tricks is dismissed 20 th April 2006

  99. Could voters prove the pollsters wrong again? 20 th April 2006

  100. NHSFirst hopeful says tariff will kill off care 20 th April 2006

  101. MSP spiks in Doric tae tak oath at Holyrood 20 th April 2006

  102. Quine taks Doric fecht to Holyrood 20 th April 2006

  103. Time to change by-election focus 20 th April 2006

  104. Moray worry for Tories as vote tactics backfire 20 th April 2006

  105. SNP Show Support for Lossiemouth Search & Rescue Services 20 th April 2006

  106. Lochhead Challenges Executive on A96 20 th April 2006

  107. SNP Show Support for Sub-Post Masters' Petition 20 th April 2006

  108. Ming makes Moray matter 20 th April 2006

  109. Lib-Dems draw 'Scot' into by-election deceit 21 st April 2006

  110. We haven't endorsed Mrs. Gorn, we haven't endorsed any candidate... we leave it up to our readers to decide for themselves... 21 st April 2006

  111. Turn out and cast your vote on Thursday 21 st April 2006

  112. Convener slams closure claim 'lie' 21 st April 2006

  113. Moray pupils set to enjoy day off as voters move into schools 21 st April 2006

  114. Candidates have their final say. . . Conservative 21 st April 2006

  115. Candidates have their final say. . . Labour 21 st April 2006

  116. Candidates have their final say. . . Liberal Democrats 21 st April 2006

  117. Candidates have their final say. . . Scottish National Party 21 st April 2006

  118. Candidates have their final say. . . NHSFirst Party 21 st April 2006

  119. Winner gives swing a push 21 st April 2006

  120. Tory bids to set Moray on the road to recovery 21 st April 2006

  121. SNP leader pledges a new vision for the economy 21 st April 2006

  122. Sandy's your man, says First Minister 21 st April 2006

  123. Candidates pledge to do their best for businesses 21 st April 2006

  124. Newspaper takes election action 21 st April 2006

  125. Doric swearing in a cramped room 21 st April 2006

  126. Five Point Flood Action Plan Announced by SNP 21 st April 2006

  127. Lib Dem leader in Moray to boost Keith candidate 21 st April 2006

  128. SNP plan to deal with Moray flood curbs delays 22 nd April 2006

  129. Ewings Back Lochhead for Moray 22 nd April 2006

  130. Tories silent in by-election row 22 nd April 2006

  131. In defence of list MSPs 22 nd April 2006

  132. Top Lib Dems come to Moray as a close result is predicted 22 nd April 2006

  133. Will Moray revert to its true Tory colours? 23 rd April 2006

  134. Ewing dynasty enters by-election fray with attack on Conservative's 'folly' 23 rd April 2006

  135. Snake-oil on the stump 23 rd April 2006

  136. Tories accused of tasteless tactics 23 rd April 2006

  137. Ewing calls for poll tribute 23 rd April 2006

  138. Lochhead Will Campaign for Moray Jobs 24 th April 2006

  139. MSP backs candidate for his late wife's seat 24 th April 2006

  140. Tory defector hits out at party 24 th April 2006

  141. Jobs at risk from Nats NATO pullout 24 th April 2006

  142. The Man Who Lost 900 Jobs in Moray 24 th April 2006

  143. Minister faces SNP jibes over RAF bases' job cuts 25 th April 2006

  144. 'Fringe Party' jibe as former senior Tory defects to the Lib Dems 25 th April 2006

  145. Newspaper takes action amid claims political party tried to trick voters 25 th April 2006

  146. SNP take biscuit 25 th April 2006

  147. Local Jobs Matter to Moray Campaigner 25 th April 2006

  148. Sampling the mood in Moray 26 th April 2006

  149. Voters pay £1 for campaign leaflet in latest Tory gaffe 26 th April 2006

  150. After Tory woes, if Salmond loses Moray it's end of his dream 26 th April 2006

  151. Nats get their noses in front 26 th April 2006

  152. Party cadidates make bold moves 26 th April 2006

  153. Pupils hear by-election runners put their views 26 th April 2006

  154. Polling day stations ready 26 th April 2006

  155. Canvassing continues as race enters home straight 26 th April 2006

  156. Mary's final message 26 th April 2006

  157. Lochhead in Final Push for Votes 26 th April 2006

  158. Lib Dems on track for exceptional Moray result 26 th April 2006

  159. Ewing seat fight is on 27 th April 2006

  160. Editor outraged at Lib Dems' claim of paper's endorsement 27 th April 2006

  161. Voters get a say in bitter fight over Ewing legacy 27 th April 2006

  162. Moray candidates in final push for votes 27 th April 2006

  163. Party top brass put their weight behind by-election candidates 27 th April 2006

  164. Clashes over election fight 27 th April 2006

  165. Richard Lochhead urges voters to "make Moray matter" 27 th April 2006

  166. Decision day after hard fight 27 th April 2006

  167. Polls open in Moray by-election 27 th April 2006

  168. Voting slow in Moray by-election 27 th April 2006

  169. Polls closed in Moray by-election 27 th April 2006

  170. SNP looks forward to victory in Moray poll 28 th April 2006

  171. Nats near Moray win 28 th April 2006

  172. SNP look poised to hold on to highly-prized Moray seat 28 th April 2006

Assessment

  1. Candidates

  2. Constituency assessment

  3. Previous electoral statistics for the Moray Scottish Parliamentary constituency

  4. How Moray voted in the 2005 Westminster election

  5. How Moray voted in previous Westminster elections

  6. How Moray voted in European elections

Campaign Polls

  1. New poll shows Gorn's Liberal Democrats on the up in Moray 12 th April 2006

Result

SNP hold Moray
Richard Lochhead increases the SNP majority in Moray

  1. Result Scottish National Party majority of 6,385 over Tory. Swing of 1.8 % from Tory to Scottish National Party

  2. SNP in Moray by-election victory 28 th April 2006

  3. SNP sweeps to Moray by-election victory 28 th April 2006

  4. SNP sweeps to Moray by-election victory 28 th April 2006

  5. SNP in Moray by-election victory 28 th April 2006

  6. Lochhead tops Moray league 28 th April 2006

  7. SNP win Moray by-election 28 th April 2006

  8. SNP holds Moray 28 th April 2006

  9. Lochhead's gamble in Moray pays off 28 th April 2006

  10. Joy for Lochhead as SNP extend majority 28 th April 2006

  11. SNP wins Moray byelection 28 th April 2006

  12. SNP wins Moray by-election 28 th April 2006

  13. Nats hold Ewing seat 28 th April 2006

  14. Labour: Party troubles to blame 28 th April 2006

  15. SNP by-election triumph in Moray 28 th April 2006

  16. SNP boosts Holyrood hopes with Moray by-election win 28 th April 2006

  17. Moray result hurts Labour and Tories 28 th April 2006

  18. Jubilant Nationalists increase majority 28 th April 2006

  19. Councillor denies being 'got at' 28 th April 2006

  20. Northern Scot letters 28 th April 2006

  21. Nicol Stephen welcomes strong result 28 th April 2006

  22. SNP's Moray Victory 'Unprecedented' 28 th April 2006

  23. SNP Moray win key to Holyrood move 28 th April 2006

  24. By-election success Holyrood "springboard" 28 th April 2006

  25. SNP's joy at by-election victory 28 th April 2006

  26. SNP celebrates a 'stunning' poll win 28 th April 2006

  27. Spring brings votes and harsh words 28 th April 2006

  28. Poll result sends SNP morale soaring 29 th April 2006

  29. We'll win election next year 29 th April 2006

  30. SNP hail victory as a step to Independence 29 th April 2006

  31. Is by-election a sign of the times? 29 th April 2006

  32. McConnell fails to realise he's on the slide 30 th April 2006

  33. Labour MSPs ready to ditch coalition partners 30 th April 2006

  34. History's lesson is that Blair must stop the rot or face Major disintegration 30 th April 2006

  35. SNP calls for end to dirty campaigning 30 th April 2006

  36. Beware, Jack, the shambles could hit you 30 th April 2006

  37. Blair's blackest week 30 th April 2006

  38. Lochhead will tackle nuclear issue 1 st May 2006

  39. New MSP eager to get back to work 2 nd May 2006

  40. Lochhead to be sworn in as MSP 3 rd May 2006

  41. By-election winner sworn in 3 rd May 2006

  42. Lochhead sworn in as Moray's MSP 3 rd May 2006

  43. SNP sweep aside rivals for victory 3 rd May 2006

  44. Work begins for Moray's new man 3 rd May 2006

  45. Newest MSP is sworn in 4 th May 2006

  46. Labour hopes for silver lining from local election rout 4 th May 2006

  47. New MSP makes his first speech 4 th May 2006

  48. Britain is sinking 5 th May 2006

  49. Scandals threaten Labour's grip on Scotland 5 th May 2006

  50. Cammy's Tories winning by default 5 th May 2006

  51. Cabinet Reshuffle - SNP Pressure Leading to Blair's Final Days 5 th May 2006

  52. Moray result 5 th May 2006

  53. Lochhead's pride and joy at convincing election victory 5 th May 2006

  54. Tory declares: 'I'll be back' 5 th May 2006

  55. We were in it to win it, say Liberal Democrats 5 th May 2006

  56. The rose fades, but Labour will still be 'fighting for Moray' 5 th May 2006

  57. Fifth place for NHSFirst 5 th May 2006

  58. Call for Parliaments to act on 'dirty tricks' 5 th May 2006

  59. 'McConnell must fight a tide of resentment' 7 th May 2006

  60. Matron lacks the golden touch 7 th May 2006

  61. Council chief and MSP thrash out common issues facing Moray 10 th May 2006

  62. Campbell condemns LibDem campaigning before MP's funeral 24 th May 2006

  63. Campaign code of conduct urged 25 th May 2006

  64. Tories spent £91,000 on losing election campaign for Moray seat 22 nd June 2006

  65. Moray by-election costs 22 nd June 2006

  66. SNP Backs Review of By-Election Rules after Foul Play 3 rd July 2006

  67. Calls for By-Election Review after 'Foul Play' Allegations 4 rd July 2006

Links

  1. Northern Scot by-election coverage

  2. NHSFirst

  3. SNP Moray by-election
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