Wirral Independent Network Explained

Wirral Independent Network
Leader:	Colin Dow^[1]
Ideology:	Localism
Position:	Left wing
Country:	England

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
2004	7	846	0.8			1
2006	1	318	0.4	0.4

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Notes and References

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