Stunning Win for Tories in Tweeddale

The Scottish Conservatives have won the Tweeddale West by-election with an 18% increase in their vote share from 2012. 

 Local Businessman Keith Cockburn triumphed after a by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr. Nathanial Buckingham.   The result represents a strong showing from the Conservatives who enjoyed a massive swing from their 2012 vote. 

 

Keith Cockburn said: “As a local resident and business owner I am delighted to now represent the people of Tweeddale West and I thank them for trusting me with their support. Whilst campaigning I received an incredibly positive response from residents on the doorsteps and I believe our positive campaign, centred on local issues, resonated with voters.” 

Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson MSP said: “This is a fantastic result for the Scottish Conservatives, to not just hold the seat but to see such a big swing in support to our party. Keith has worked exceptionally hard as a candidate and I know with his energy and commitment he will make an excellent councillor.”

Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell said: “The Conservatives are the party of localism and this result represents a win for the promotion of local issues.We put forward candidates who are in touch with local concerns and have a track record of working in the community and in this respect Keith has been an outstanding candidate.”