James Forsyth James Forsyth

SNP: “We have had a very good day in Glasgow East”

The coverage is increasingly tilting to the idea that the SNP has pulled off a remarkable upset in Glasgow East. The SNP MPs being interviewed are sounding confident while the Labour MPs are on the defensive. I’ll now be surprised if Labour hold on.

For the record, turnout was 42.5 percent.

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