Lib Dems launch by-election bid

Ms Baxendale said she could offer voters "something different" Full list of by-election candidates

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have launched their campaign for the Glasgow North East Westminster by-election.

Former social worker Eileen Baxendale, 64, will fight the seat which was left vacant by the resignation of former Commons Speaker Michael Martin.

Ms Baxendale said she could give people "something different" and it was "a disgrace" the constituency had been without an MP for 115 days.

The by-election has been scheduled to take place on 12 November.

The Lib Dem campaign was launched by Scots leader Tavish Scott, who said his party was the only one with "proposals for real change".

'Old politics'

"We are determined to make Scotland a country where every child can grow up safe and secure and able to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background," he said.

"Eileen's experience as a councillor and as a strong community campaigner will stand her in good stead during this by-election campaign."

Ms Baxendale added: "People in Glasgow North East should not have to wait a day longer for proper representation.

"People on the doorsteps are telling me that they're fed up with the old politics. They tell me that they have been let down by Labour. People in Glasgow want something different.

"They want an MP who can and will take action to help them. I could be that MP."