The result of the Glasgow East Westminster by-election has been delayed after a re-count was ordered. Nine candidates are standing in the seat, in a contest sparked by the resignation of Labour's David Marshall on health grounds.
The result of the Glasgow East Westminster by-election has been delayed after a re-count was ordered.
Nine candidates are standing in the seat, in a contest sparked by the resignation of Labour's David Marshall on health grounds.
So either it's close, which would be a shock, or someone is close to losing their deposit, and the few votes will make the difference. Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
It is believed the initial count gave the SNP a lead of less than 500. Labour had a majority of 13,507 in Glasgow East over the SNP in the seat in the 2005 general election. Voter turnout was confirmed as 42.25%, only slightly down on the 48% figure at the last election, with 26,219 votes cast.
It is believed the initial count gave the SNP a lead of less than 500.
Labour had a majority of 13,507 in Glasgow East over the SNP in the seat in the 2005 general election.
Voter turnout was confirmed as 42.25%, only slightly down on the 48% figure at the last election, with 26,219 votes cast.
Westminster must be sweating tonight. Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
How long are the back-benchers going to tolerate Brown leading their party into disaster?
