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Aberdeen City: Midstocket/Rosemount ward · side by side

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Topic1Lauren BirdScottish Greens2Jeff DiackScottish National Party (SNP)3Freddie JohnScottish Conservative and Unionist4Simon McLeanIndependent5John McLeodReform UK6Kusum SingalIndependent7Sandy StephenScottish Liberal Democrats8Willie YoungScottish Labour Party
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  • Candidate statement Says he is concerned about Aberdeen City Council's debt owed on the London Stock Exchange and would protect all local services.
    Simon is keen to put Aberdeen first and is concerned with the current debt to the London Stock Exchange owed by Aberdeen City Council.

    Simon McLean (candidate), via Democracy Club · Statement to voters: Simon McLean

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  • Candidate statement Says he would like to take pressure off mental health and GP surgery services.
    He would also like to take pressure off mental health and GP surgery services.

    Simon McLean (candidate), via Democracy Club · Statement to voters: Simon McLean

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