Labour claims SNP has 'let Glasgow down for too long' after clean sweep of by-election wins
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Labour has accused the SNP of "letting Glasgow down for too long" after it won a clean sweep of by-elections last night.
Anas Sarar insisted his party would stand up for Scotland's biggest city after returning three new councillors following votes in the Maryhill, Glasgow North East, and Drumchapel wards.
The results are a boost for Labour after it faced a backlash over the UK Government's decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners.
Glasgow City Council is run by a minority SNP administration with support from the Scottish Greens.
But the local authority has faced a backlash from some local residents unhappy at the poor condition of roads and pavements throughout the city.
Councillors also receive regular complaints about missed refuse collections and a perceived decline in the cleanliness of streets.
Sarwar said: "This fantastic set of results shows Scots are putting their trust in Scottish Labour to deliver a change in direction.
"Glasgow’s three new Scottish Labour Councillors will all be brilliant local champions for their communities.
"Our city has been let down by the SNP for too long, but Scottish Labour will stand up for Glasgow.
"Labour is delivering for communities across Scotland and working to deliver the change we need here in Scotland."
Labour won won every constituency in Glasgow from the SNP at the general election in July and party bosses view the city as a key battleground at the next Holyrood poll in 2026.
The by-elections saw poor turnout in each ward, with just 12 per cent of elligble voters in Glasgow North East casting their ballots.
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