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Bob Gillespie

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Does anyone have any information on Bob Gillespie - the unsuccesful labour candidate? What was his background? Why didn't he fight the seat when Labour regained it at the next election? What happened to him next?--Sjharte 18:44, 15 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Rab C Nesbitt episode "Rat"

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I would like to know if it is possible to mention the following:

The Glasgow, Govan by-election was used as a theme for the Rab C Nesbitt episode "Rat" broadcast in 1990.

The result in that by-election was:

South Govan by-election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
SNP James Balloon McSwaggerty 17,333
Labour Gavin Clark 17,330
Conservative Hugh Hoosey 1
Liberal Democrats 555
Monster Raving Loony 0
Independent 350
Majority 3
Turnout
SNP gain from Labour Swing

Harry Hayfield 09:58, 20 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]