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.

9. Waiting

A packed room all night waiting for the results. | Lisa Ferguson

More votes arrive to be counted | Lisa Ferguson

It takes almost all night from when the polls close to count the votes | Lisa Ferguson

Counting agents stand at each counting station and candidates, counter, press...all up all night. | Lisa Ferguson