Profile: The SNP candidate
The Scottish National party (SNP) had hoped Peter Grant would be the man to continue his party’s recent electoral successes at the Glenrothes by-election. Mr Grant, 48, is the classic local politician. He has lived in Fife for 25 years and, since 1992, has served as councillor for the Glenrothes West and Kinglassie ward. Having […]
Labour’s Glenrothes prospects ‘improving’
Hopes are rising in Labour ranks that the party may be able to cling on to Glenrothes during next month’s by-election. An improved performance since the financial crisis hit home in September and the announcement of the date of the by-election yesterday have served to raise spirits in the Labour camp. Bookmakers William Hill have […]
SNP consolidate lead over Labour
The SNP’s lead over Labour shows signs of hardening today as a YouGov survey suggests Alex Salmond and his party are three times more popular than Gordon Brown and Labour. When asked to compare the performance of the UK government with that of Scotland’s, 52 per cent of people said the SNP government “cares more […]
Analysis: SNP victory
Thursday night’s vote signifies three things: The slow electoral death of the Labour party, the chasm dividing Scottish and English politics and the emergence of Scottish independence as a tangible possibility. By-elections come and go and they all appear very important at the time, but rarely do they have repercussions which genuinely shake the political […]
Salmond gloats over victorious “trial of strength”
The Glasgow East by-election was a “trial of strength” won by the Scottish National party (SNP) against “London Labour”, Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has said. The SNP’s John Mason overturned a Labour majority of over 13,000 to win by 635 votes, snatching Labour’s third safest seat in Scotland in the process. Speaking at a […]
I’m getting on with the job, Brown insists
Gordon Brown has ignored the shockwaves caused by the Labour by-election defeat in Glasgow East to insist he is “getting on with the job”. The Scottish National party (SNP) overturned a 13,000-strong majority to win Labour’s third-safest seat across the country. Coming on the back of a similar defeat in the Labour heartlands of Crewe […]
Glasgow East reactions
The Scottish National party (SNP) has pulled off a remarkable by-election victory in Glasgow East, winning a 22.5 per cent swing against Labour. Here’s instant reaction from all the main parties. SNP – Calum Cashley “There’s several wry smiles around the place. We’re delighted – we always thought we could win it, but actually being […]
Analysis: SNP victory
Tonight’s vote signifies three things: The slow electoral death of the Labour party, the chasm dividing Scottish and English politics and the emergence of Scottish independence as a tangible possibility. By-elections come and go and they all appear very important at the time, but rarely do they have repercussions which genuinely shake the political landscape […]
Cameron: General election now
David Cameron is calling on the prime minister to call a general election in the wake of Labour’s Glasgow East by-election defeat. The Scottish National party (SNP) overturned Labour’s 13,000-plus majority last night to win the Westminster seat by 365 votes. Speaking this morning Mr Cameron said it was time for a general election following […]
Glasgow East as-it-happened
Welcome to politics.co.uk’s As-It-Happens page. Here you can keep up to date with major parliamentary debates, press conferences or news events in real time. Just hit refresh on your browser to see the latest development. This event is now over, but you can see how it happened below. Polls have opened in Glasgow East for […]
