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Labour has claimed a "resounding victory" after comfortably winning the Glasgow North East by-election and seeing off an SNP challenge.Labour has claimed a "resounding victory" after comfortably winning the Glasgow North East by-election and seeing off an SNP challenge.
The contest was sparked by Michael Martin's resignation as Commons Speaker in the wake of the MP expenses scandal.The contest was sparked by Michael Martin's resignation as Commons Speaker in the wake of the MP expenses scandal.
Willie Bain won with an 8,111 majority, while the Nationalists came second with 4,120 votes. Willie Bain won with 12,231 votes and a majority of 8,111. The Nationalists came second with 4,120 votes.
The Tories came third, with the BNP fourth. The Liberal Democrats were left trailing in sixth place.The Tories came third, with the BNP fourth. The Liberal Democrats were left trailing in sixth place.
Voter turnout, at 33.2%, was a record low for a Scottish by-election. Voter turnout, at 32.97%, was a record low for a Scottish by-election.
GLASGOW NORTH EAST BY-ELECTION RESULTS Labour - 12,231 votes (59.39%)SNP - 4,120 votes (20%)Tory - 1,075 votes (5.22%)BNP - 1,013 votes (4.92%)Solidarity - 794 votes (3.86%)Lib Dems - 474 votes (2.30%)Total votes cast - 20,595Voter turnout - 33.2%Rejected ballots - 43 Full by-election results GLASGOW NORTH EAST BY-ELECTION RESULTS Labour - 12,231 votes (59.39%)SNP - 4,120 votes (20%)Tory - 1,075 votes (5.22%)BNP - 1,013 votes (4.92%)Solidarity - 794 votes (3.86%)Lib Dems - 474 votes (2.30%)Total votes cast - 20,595Voter turnout - 32.97%Rejected ballots - 43 Full by-election results
After the result was announced, Mr Bain said: "This is a great day for Labour.After the result was announced, Mr Bain said: "This is a great day for Labour.
"This is a resounding victory for Gordon Brown and Labour."This is a resounding victory for Gordon Brown and Labour.
"This by-election has been about many things but most of all it has been about jobs and the economy."This by-election has been about many things but most of all it has been about jobs and the economy.
"Tonight people have had their say. They have backed Gordon Brown in his efforts to secure our economic recovery, they have sent a resounding 'No' to Alex Salmond and his treatment of our great city and a resounding 'No' to David Cameron.""Tonight people have had their say. They have backed Gordon Brown in his efforts to secure our economic recovery, they have sent a resounding 'No' to Alex Salmond and his treatment of our great city and a resounding 'No' to David Cameron."
The constituency, where Labour has been the main political force for the last 74 years, neighbours the Glasgow East seat - which the Nationalists snatched from Labour last year in a stunning by-election victory.The constituency, where Labour has been the main political force for the last 74 years, neighbours the Glasgow East seat - which the Nationalists snatched from Labour last year in a stunning by-election victory.
But the SNP conceded shortly after the polls closed it had not managed to repeat the result.But the SNP conceded shortly after the polls closed it had not managed to repeat the result.
The party's candidate, David Kerr, told supporters: "Our message through the campaign was simple.The party's candidate, David Kerr, told supporters: "Our message through the campaign was simple.
ANALYSIS Brian TaylorPolitical editor And so, as billed, a clear victory for Labour.ANALYSIS Brian TaylorPolitical editor And so, as billed, a clear victory for Labour.
But bigger than expected, with the Labour vote increasing by more than the SNP.But bigger than expected, with the Labour vote increasing by more than the SNP.
The BNP came in fourth place - not the anticipated third.The BNP came in fourth place - not the anticipated third.
That honour went to Ruth Davidson of the Tories, who is generally thought to have fought a successful campaign.That honour went to Ruth Davidson of the Tories, who is generally thought to have fought a successful campaign.
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"For all the problems this constituency and this country face, our potential is far greater still."For all the problems this constituency and this country face, our potential is far greater still.
"But it is a potential that will only be achieved through freedom.""But it is a potential that will only be achieved through freedom."
And SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said: "He did chalk up the SNP's best share of the vote in this constituency for 35 years.And SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said: "He did chalk up the SNP's best share of the vote in this constituency for 35 years.
"Of course we are disappointed not to do better and will reflect carefully on the result and the lessons to be learnt.""Of course we are disappointed not to do better and will reflect carefully on the result and the lessons to be learnt."
Mr Martin - now Lord Martin - held the seat in the 2005 General Election with a 10,134 vote majority.Mr Martin - now Lord Martin - held the seat in the 2005 General Election with a 10,134 vote majority.