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Voters head to by-election polls | Voters head to by-election polls |
(about 3 hours later) | |
Voting in the Glasgow East by-election is under way after polling stations opened at 0700 BST. | |
Nine candidates are contesting the Westminster seat, which was left vacant following the resignation of Labour's David Marshall on health grounds. | Nine candidates are contesting the Westminster seat, which was left vacant following the resignation of Labour's David Marshall on health grounds. |
Polling stations will close at 2200 BST with the declaration expected between 0030 and 0200 BST on Friday. | Polling stations will close at 2200 BST with the declaration expected between 0030 and 0200 BST on Friday. |
Labour recorded a majority of 13,507 over the SNP in the 2005 General Election on a turnout of 48%. | Labour recorded a majority of 13,507 over the SNP in the 2005 General Election on a turnout of 48%. |
Voter enthusiasm is likely to play a key role in determining who wins the seat this time. | Voter enthusiasm is likely to play a key role in determining who wins the seat this time. |
Turnout could be affected by the fact the poll is taking place during Glasgow's traditional Fair holiday. | Turnout could be affected by the fact the poll is taking place during Glasgow's traditional Fair holiday. |
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