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.

13. Counting ballots

It was a long night shift put in by these incredible people. | Lisa Ferguson

Leader of the Scottish Labour party celebrates with Deputy Leader Jackie Baillie | Lisa Ferguson

Leader of the Scottish Labour party faces the press. | Lisa Ferguson

More celebrating as Labour beats SNP | Lisa Ferguson