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SNP reveal list of council election candidates            2/11/11

The SNP has announced the candidates they are putting up to stand at the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar elections in May 2012.

For the first time Western Isles SNP are to stand candidates across each of the nine wards, and will stand a total of 16 candidates in the Western Isles.

The candidates will be announced to local members at a St Andrews Evening to be held in Lewis tonight. Candidates are as follows:

Ward 1 - Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eiriosgaigh agus Uibhist a Deas – Cllr. Donald Manford

Ward 1 - Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eiriosgaigh agus Uibhist a Deas – Cllr. Gerry MacLeod

Ward 1 - Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eiriosgaigh agus Uibhist a Deas – Willie Douglas

Ward 2 - Beinn na Faoghla Agus Uibhist A Tuath – Bryan Macpherson

Ward 2 - Beinn na Faoghla Agus Uibhist A Tuath – Andrew Walker

Ward 3 - Na Hearadh Agus Ceann A Deas Nan Loch – Cllr Philip Mclean

Ward 4 - Sgir’ Uige Agus Ceann A Tuath Nan Loch – Cllr Annie MacDonald

Ward 4 - Sgir’ Uige Agus Ceann A Tuath Nan Loch – Bill Houston

Ward 5 - Sgire An Rubha – John Norman ‘Orica’ MacDonald

Ward 5 - Sgire An Rubha – Iain Don MacIver

Ward 6 - Steornabhagh A Deas – Mohammed Ahmed

Ward 6 - Steornabhagh A Deas – Gordon Murray

Ward 7 - Steornabhagh A Tuath – Bob Duncan

Ward 7 - Steornabhagh A Tuath – Rae MacKenzie

Ward 8 - Loch A Tuath – Cllr John A MacIver

Ward 9 - An Taobh Siar Agus Nis – Kenny MacLeod

Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, commented:

“Today the SNP are, for the first time ever putting up a full slate of candidates in the islands. In fact, we are standing more than three times as many council candidates in the Western Isles as we have ever stood in the past. We do this because there is a clear demand for a new council with fresh ideas, one which will work hard in the interests of jobs and services in the islands during tough economic times.

“I intend to get round as many doorsteps as I can with our council candidates between now and May to listen to and respond to people's views and concerns, and I know we have selected a team which can make a real breakthrough for the SNP in the islands."

Angus MacNeil, MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, commented:

“We will fight a positive campaign and one which draws on the depth of support which now exists for the SNP in the islands. The SNP's candidates are serious about taking local responsibility in communities from Ness to Vatersay.

The SNP in the islands is clearly energised, not just by our success nationally, but by the trust which the party has earned within the community. Today's announcement of 16 council candidates marks the arrival of the SNP as a decisive force within local politics in the Western Isles."

SNP group leader on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Cllr Donald Manford commented:

“This St Andrew's Day the SNP have sent out a clear signal that we intend to dramatically increase our representation on the Comhairle from the current group of four councillors.

“I look forward to campaigning with the candidates that have been selected and to working with communities on the issues that matter to them, such as fuel prices, rural schools and transport links. The candidates announced today will work enthusiastically with our MSP and MP to get the best deal for the islands."