Tonight’s local by-election
Carnoustie and District (SNP defence) on Angus
Result of council at last election (2012): Scottish National Party 15, Independents 8, Conservatives 4, Labour 1, Liberal Democrat 1 (Scottish National Party majority of 1)
Result of ward at last election (2012): Emboldened denotes elected
Independents 483, 1,750 (51%)
Scottish National Party 582, 1,029 (36%)
Labour 274 (6%)
Conservatives 271 (6%)
Liberal Democrat 41 (1%)
EU Referendum Result: REMAIN 32,747 (55%) LEAVE 26,511 (45%) on a turnout of 68%
Candidates duly nominated: David Cheap (Ind), Mark McDonald (SNP), Beth Morrison (Lib Dem), Derek Shaw (Con), Ray Strachen (Lab)