Hamilton by-election: In pictures throughout the night as Labour wins over SNP and Reform

The results are in from the Hamilton by-election, and its a Labour victory.

Labour has snatched victory from the SNP in yesterday’s by-election for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse seat.

A long, tiring and tense night for all the parties after a fierce campaign from all.

Here is how the night unfolded in pictures as we take you behind the scenes and into the counting room.

5. Labour candidate Davy Russell

Labour candidate Davy Russell | Lisa Ferguson

A lot of work goes into to ensuring these elections go ahead efficiently. | Lisa Ferguson

Votes arrive from all over the constituency | Lisa Ferguson

Ballot boxes arrive and are taken into tables for counting staff to verify and count the ballot papers | Lisa Ferguson