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Labour Council Leaders Chosen by Card Draw, Fagan Retains Seat

5/22/2026

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The contingency plan will decide the council leadership vote by shuffling a deck, removing jokers and treating aces as high.
Labour councillors will elect a new group leader before the upcoming council meeting.
Each candidate’s representative will cut the deck, with the highest card determining the winner, while the clerk records the procedure.
Former council leader Fagan will remain East Kilbride Central North councillor for the rest of his term.

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Story summary

The contingency plan will decide the council leadership vote by shuffling a deck, removing jokers and treating aces as high.
Labour councillors will elect a new group leader before the upcoming council meeting.
Each candidate’s representative will cut the deck, with the highest card determining the winner, while the clerk records the procedure.
Former council leader Fagan will remain East Kilbride Central North councillor for the rest of his term.