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Labour has delayed selection of a candidate for the Glasgow Eastby-election after the leading contender failed to turn up for a party meeting.Labour has delayed selection of a candidate for the Glasgow Eastby-election after the leading contender failed to turn up for a party meeting.
Shettleston Councillor George Ryan was understood to be pulling out for familyreasons. Shettleston Councillor George Ryan has now officially withdrawn from the contest after missing the selection meeting on Friday night.
The selection meeting will now be held on Monday. The party will hold a meeting to choose a candidate on Monday.
Other parties have already selected candidates for the 24 July by-election, which was triggered when Labour MP David Marshall stood down on Monday. The by-election on 24 July was triggered when Labour MP David Marshall stood down earlier in the week.
It was one of the safest Labour seats in Scotland at the last election with a majority of more than 13,500 over the SNP. It was one of the safest Labour seats in Scotland at the last election, with a majority of more than 13,500 over the SNP.
By-election resultsBy-election results
The constituency also had the highest Labour vote share in the city at the General Election.The constituency also had the highest Labour vote share in the city at the General Election.
However, the party faces a tough fight after disastrous by-election results at Crewe and Nantwich and Henley, as well as the resignation of Wendy Alexander from the leadership of the Scottish Labour party.However, the party faces a tough fight after disastrous by-election results at Crewe and Nantwich and Henley, as well as the resignation of Wendy Alexander from the leadership of the Scottish Labour party.
Mr Marshall, 67, is stepping down after almost 30 years in the House of Commons.Mr Marshall, 67, is stepping down after almost 30 years in the House of Commons.
It is thought the leader of Glasgow City Council, Steven Purcell, could throw his hat into ring. Labour must choose a candidate before Wednesday's deadline for nominations.
Glasgow councillor John Mason was chosen to represent the SNP. Glasgow councillor John Mason has been chosen to represent the SNP.
Maths teacher Ian Robertson will represent the Lib Dems.Maths teacher Ian Robertson will represent the Lib Dems.
The Conservative candidate is Davena Rankin and the Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) has chosen former MSP, Frances Curran.The Conservative candidate is Davena Rankin and the Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) has chosen former MSP, Frances Curran.
Solidarity announced that firebrand politician Tommy Sheridan would not be standing.Solidarity announced that firebrand politician Tommy Sheridan would not be standing.
There was speculation that the former MSP would be selected to fight the Westminster seat for the left-wing party which he founded.There was speculation that the former MSP would be selected to fight the Westminster seat for the left-wing party which he founded.
But the party announced local woman Tricia McLeish had been selected unopposed.But the party announced local woman Tricia McLeish had been selected unopposed.