Graham Leadbitter was elected the member of parliament for Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey last month. Image: Ena Saracevic/DC Thomson
Mr Leadbitter said: “To serve as a Councillor for Elgin was an immense privilege that brought with it great opportunities and experience I’ll take with me in my new role representing this vibrant constituency in parliament.
“It’s a sad day to leave the council after 17 years, a personal highlight of which was being honoured to lead the council between 2018-2022, but I’m relishing the privilege that was placed on me by the electorate in last month’s general election to serve them in a new way.”
He also vowed that he would continue to work with councillors of all parties and that he would stand up for all his constituents while tackling local issues.
A by-election will be held on November 7 to elect a new councillor for Elgin City South.
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New MP Graham Leadbitter resigns as an Elgin councillor
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