Andrew Burns appointed as council leader

On a very proud day for Edinburgh Labour, yesterday Councillor Andrew Burns was formally appointed Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, and Councillor Donald Wilson was formally appointed Lord Provost.

The hard work starts now, and every one of the 20 Edinburgh Labour Councillors will work tirelessly over the coming 5 years towards delivering on the promises we made to the people of the capital.

Councillors Steve Cardownie and Deidre Brock of the SNP were appointed Deputy Leader and Deputy Lord Provost in accordance with our partnership agreement.