Thursday, July 29, 2004

Dundee

On the north shore of the Tay, Dundee used to be known for "Jute, Jam and Journalism". IIRC only journalism is left.
Unlike most Cities in the U.K, Dundee isn't divided by class divisions as much as Seperatism v Unionism/Federalism (kinda like a little Quebec really) with Dundee West being the "Federalist" seat (and is safely Labour and is certainly more run down than East) while Dundee East is the "Seperatist" seat (a Labour-SNP swinger).
Dundee West is a Labour seat at both Westminster and Holyrood, while Dundee East has a Labour M.P and an SNP M.S.P.
Although the SNP will doubtless target Dundee East (again) it's not as Seperatist friendly as it was in the '80's and I'd guess that Labour will win it next year (albeit with a reduced majority).
Once again I've no idea about local politics in the City.

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