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Labour's poisoned chalice: fourth choice Curran to fight by-election

-First candidate Ryan cites 'pressures' for withdrawal -Glasgow leader Purcell and McAveety refuse -Curran is 'deeply committed' to fighting by-election -Rivals claim Labour campaign is shambles By Paul Hutcheon, Scottish Political Editor

Scottish Labour's attempt to win the Glasgow East Westminster by-election and save Gordon Brown's job has suffered a humiliation after it emerged the party was about to select its fourth-choice candidate.