SNP wins city by-election victory

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The Scottish National Party candidate, John Corall, has won the Midstocket and Rosemount by-election in Aberdeen.

The poll followed the death of popular veteran Conservative John Porter, who was 75.

The Conservatives came in second place, while the Lib Dems came third and Labour fourth.

It was Scotland's first local authority by-election since the switch to proportional representation. Friday's result followed Thursday's vote.

Following Mr Porter's death in May, Aberdeen City Council described him as an "immensely popular figure" who would be sorely missed.

Mr Porter was in his 29th year in local government.