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1968 Glasgow Corporation election

Elections to Glasgow Corporation were held on 8 May 1968, alongside municipal elections across Scotland. Of the councils 111 seats, 37 were up for election. The election saw Labour losing its majority for the first time since 1952, with the council being gained by a Progressive-Conservative alliance, who emerged from the election with a total of 54 of the council's 111 seats. The Scottish National Party achieved a major breakthrough, winning a plurality of the popular vote and 13 seats.[1]

Following the election, Glasgow Corporation was composed of 44 Labour councillors, 54 Conservatives and Progressives and 13 SNP.

Aggregate results

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Glasgow Corporation election, 1968
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Progressive-Conservative alliance 54 34.7 93,153
  Labour 44 25.5 68,538
  SNP 13 36.0 96,505
  Other parties 0 3.8 10,075

References

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  1. ^ "'SNP End Labour Control of Glasgow,'". Glasgow Herald. 8 May 1968.
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1968 Glasgow Corporation election
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