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03:16 GMT, Friday, 25 July 2008 04:16 UK

In Pictures: Glasgow East by-election

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The Glasgow East by-election went to a recount after a close-run contest

Votes

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The recount was ordered after reports that the SNP had a lead of less than 500 votes

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Labour candidate Margaret Curran waiting for the outcome at Tollcross Leisure Centre

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SNP candidate John Mason looked confident when he arrived at about 1245 BST

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Party observers watched the votes being counted

John Mason celebrates

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Mr Mason's confidence was justified when he won the seat with a majority of 365 votes

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Davena Rankin took the Conservatives into third place in the seat, leapfrogging the Lib Dems

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