"David Cassidy lives in, works in, and understands this community. He knows what it needs to take the next steps forward. He will be a vocal and effective Councillor.

I ask you to vote for David Cassidy and let us show you what more the SNP can do."

"Living in Baillieston, I see at first hand the issues that matter to local people. Safer streets with more police on the beat. Community facilities to give our young and old a place to meet, learn and enjoy themselves. Like any other parent, I want my daughter to get a high quality education and the best start in life. Most of all, in these uncertain times, I want to know my fuel bills are not going to go sky-high from one month to the next.

I'm lucky that I have a job I like. Helping people get back into work. This is the kind of experience I want to bring to the Council so that it plays its full part in keeping local people in jobs and services. Housing regeneration is one of the best ways of getting people working and I will campaign to make the most of this."

Local SNP members in the Baillieston Ward of Glasgow City Council have chosen a local member, David Cassidy, to be their candidate in the Baillieston Ward by-election being held on 6 November.

Mr Cassidy has often been compared to the 1970s singing sensation of his namesake but believes that he will be better known as a local champion for the people of Baillieston.

Commenting on his selection Mr Cassidy today said, "I am delighted to be chosen for the SNP to fight in this by-election. In May last year, Labour had a majority of the first votes and in the last by-election we overturned that majority to hold John Mason’s council seat against the odds. This is a great opportunity for the people of Baillieston to elect its third SNP councillor and make history by gaining the first seat in a by-election in Glasgow under the new STV voting system.