Alasdair Allan returned as MSP
THE SNP’s Alasdair Allan was returned as MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar having received 6,874 votes, more than all of the other parties combined.
The results came in early on Friday morning (May 6), just as the picture nationally was beginning to show a very strong result for the SNP, and for another Scottish Government led by Nicola Sturgeon.
Mr Allan commented: ‘The greatest privilege I have ever had is to be elected MSP for the islands, and my awareness of that does not diminish with time. I would like to thank not only the 52 per cent of islanders who voted for me, but everyone who turned out - my job is to work for everyone in the islands, which is what I intend to do.
‘I would like to pay particular thanks to my team of hard working SNP activists who, over many months, have worked tirelessly to ensure this historic victory.
‘Nationally, the SNP has managed to win the highest share of the constituency vote and the largest number of constituency seats ever achieved by any party in a Scottish Parliament election. The SNP is winning for a reason. That is because the SNP fights Scotland’s corner, at a time when the UK Government clearly doesn’t care.
‘There is plenty to be done both locally, after MSPs are sworn in, and by the incoming Scottish Government, when that is formed and I am greatly looking forward to the work ahead.’