Wirral Independent Network

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Wirral Independent Network
LeaderColin Dow[1]
IdeologyLocalism
Political positionLeft wing

The Wirral Independent Network (or WIN) was a short-lived minor political party that contested the 2003, 2004 and 2006 local elections in Wirral.[2]

The party was founded by ex-Labour members disillusioned with the council administration. After its dissolution, several members went on to join the Green Party and, later, rejoined Labour.[3]

Elected representatives[]

WIN had one councillor after Colin Dow, who previously sat as an Independent after having the Labour whip removed in December 2001, created the network before the 2003 election.[4] He failed to win re-election.[5]

Electoral performance[]

Wirral local elections[]

Year Candidates Votes Share of votes Seats
2003 6 553 0.8 New
0 / 66
 Steady
2004 7 846 0.8 Steady
0 / 66
 Decrease1
2006 1 318 0.4 Decrease0.4
0 / 66
 Steady

[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "It's stick or twist for town hall voters". North Wales Live. 28 April 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Metropolitan Borough of Wirral Election Results 1973-2012" (PDF). The Elections Centre. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  3. ^ Justice, Julian (7 May 2016). "A Maher-vellous Result For Labour". Wirral Leaks. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Second councillor quits". Wirral Globe. 12 February 2002. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Local Election - 10 June 2004". Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. 10 June 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
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