Stuart Borrowman Explained

Stuart Borrowman (December 1952 – 24 May 2024) was a Scottish politician who was an independent councillor for the Armadale and Blackridge ward^{[1] [2]} from the 2003 West Lothian Council election until his death. Originally elected as a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and serving as then-leader John Swinney's Chief of Staff from 2001 to 2002,^[3] he defected to Scottish Labour in 2004^[4] before becoming an independent.

Borrowman also voted against Scottish independence in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, claiming his old party failed to put together a convincing case, especially over the country's future currency.^[5]

Borrowman died from a stroke on 24 May 2024, at the age of 71.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Local Elections Archive Project - 2007 - West Lothian. www.andrewteale.me.uk.
2. Web site: West Lothian council to be run by Labour after 'grubby coalition' with Tories. Stuart. Sommerville. 24 May 2022. edinburghlive.
3. Web site: Swinney Chief of Staff resigns; SNP IN CRISIS. - Free Online Library. www.thefreelibrary.com.
4. Web site: Swinney ex-aide's switch to Labour. - Free Online Library. www.thefreelibrary.com.
5. Web site: John Swinney’s former chief of staff vows to vote No. David. Clegg. 16 August 2014. Daily Record.
6. News: Hall . Debbie . Tributes pour in for much-loved West Lothian councillor after he passed away suddenly . 25 May 2024 . Daily Record . 24 May 2024.
7. News: Tribute to Councillor Stuart Borrowman . 25 May 2024 . West Lothian News . 24 May 2024.