Local election results LIVE — Sadiq Khan wins as London’s Mayor… as Andy Street loses in West Midlands
LABOUR'S Sadiq Khan has won a third term as Mayor of London.
The Labour incumbent beat Tory rival Susan Hall by a whopping 275,828 votes - bagging more than one million votes.
It comes as Labour's Andy Burnham has been re-elected as Greater Manchester Mayor after winning 426,749 votes.
The Tories were able to hold onto Tees Valley in a crucial win, with Ben Houchen to remain Mayor in the area.
Meanwhile, Andy Street has failed to be re-elected as the West Midlands Mayor and was beat out by Labour's Richard Parker by 1,508 votes.
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer keenly monitor key battlegrounds ahead of the upcoming General Election later this year.
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Greenwich and Lewisham result in numbers
Khan won 83,792 votes in Greenwich and Lewisham, the first London borough to declare its mayoral vote.
His Tory rival Susan Hall was on 36,822 while Zoe Garbett of the Greens came third with 11,209.
Khan also beat Hall in the West Central and North East electoral regions.
Who is Andreas Michli?
Andreas Michli ran as an independent candidate in the London Mayoral election.
He is a health and fitness entrepreneur and gym owner.
He planned on launching a strategy aimed at ending knife crime in London.
He was also committed to backing the Bakerloo line extension.
Parker appears alongside Starmer after winning West Midlands battle
Labour's Richard Parker is appearing alongside Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after winning the West Midlands mayoral race.
Tory Mayor Andy Street was ousted in another major blow to the Tories.
"It's time for a fresh start ... we start on Monday," Mr Parker said.
Street says it was an 'honour' to serve as Mayor
Andy Street lost to Labour's Richard Parker in the West Midlands mayoral race by a margin of 1,508 votes.
In a short speech, Mr Street said it had been his "honour" to serve as mayor for the last seven years, telling his team "you will be back".
Mr Street thanked his fellow candidates, including Mr Parker, for a "very courteous campaign", wishing his rival "all strength and wisdom as he takes on this role".
Labour win hotly contested West Midlands battle
Labour's candidate Richard Parker has officially won Sandwell in another blow to the Tories.
It was the last of seven constituencies to be declared in the West Midlands mayoral contest.
Richard Parker won by 1,508 votes overall, defeating Conservative Andy Street by the narrowest of margins.
Labour wins final area in West Midlands mayoral race
The final area in the West Midlands mayoral race has just been declared.
Labour's Richard Parker has won Sandwell with 31,561 votes.
The final number comes after a recount.
Labour sources claim 'victory'
Ellie Reeves, Labour’s deputy national campaign coordinator, has tweeted to congratulate Richard Parker on his victory in the West Midlands mayoral race.
She called the result, which is yet to be confirmed, an "incredible and significant victory".
Sources claim that Labour may have won this race by as little as 1,000 votes.
Coventry results declared in West Midlands mayoral race
Labour candidate Richard Parker got 32,704 votes in Coventry.
Tory hopeful Andy Street racked up 23,237 votes.
It left the incumbent West Midlands Mayor ahead by more than 11,400, with Sandwell the only council yet to declare.
Labour wins Liverpool Mayoral election
Steve Rotheram has been re-elected in Liverpool.
The Green Party's Tom Crone finished second.
Khan enjoying his third victory
London mayor Sadiq Khan has been speaking to the media after winning re-election.
He has won an historic third term - the first time the feat has been achieved in London.
When asked if this will be his final term, he said: "Let's wait and see."
Labour wins Coventry in West Midlands race
Labour candidate Richard Parker finished top in the area with 32,704 votes.
Incumbent Tory Andy Street was second with 23,237.
Mr Street still has an overall lead - of 11,455 votes - but the Mayoral race is getting tighter.
Labour wins Birmingham in 'knife edge' West Midlands mayoral race
Labour candidate Richard Parker has won the largest of the seven wards in the West Midlands mayoral race.
Mr Parker won 80,251 votes in Birmingham to Tory incumbent Andy Street's 66,296.
We have five of seven results now in the key West Midlands mayoral race.
Street has small lead in West Midlands mayoral race
With two voting areas left to report, the West Midlands race really is too close to call.
Conservative Andy Street leads Labour candidate Richard Barker by 20,922 votes or 4.5 points.
We're awaiting the results from Coventry and Sandwell.
Conservatives hold Epping Forest
The Conservatives have managed to hold Epping Forest.
The party lost three seats but have managed to keep the Essex council.
Local elections latest news
- Labour took control of councils in Hartlepool, Thurrock, Redditch and Rushmoor
- Reform UK beat the Tories in 16 out of 25 council seats in Sunderland
- But a Tory minister said: "If you vote Reform, you get Labour” at a general election
- Conservatives pulled off a surprise victory in Harlow that was called "the greatest comeback since Lazarus"
- Labour lost control of Oldham after a pro-Gaza rebellion
- The Lib Dems have gained 32 council seats and the Greens 20
- Conservative Ben Houchen was re-elected as Tees Valley Mayor, but with a reduced majority over Labour
- Labour’s Kim McGuinness won the North East mayoral election, defeating former Labour-turned-independent candidate Jamie Driscoll
- Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station after forgetting his ID
Who stood for London Mayor?
The votes have been cast and Londoners are awaiting confirmation of who will be their next mayor.
Here are the names in the running:
- Femy Amin – Animal Welfare Party
- Count Binface
- Rob Blackie – Liberal Democrats
- Natalie Campbell – Independent
- Howard Cox – Reform UK
- Amy Gallagher – Social Democratic Party
- Zoë Garbett – Green Party
- Tarun Ghulati – Independent
- Susan Hall – Conservative Party
- Sadiq Khan – Labour Party
Khan will serve all Londoners, ally says
An ally of Sadiq Khan has said the Mayor of London will serve all Londoners.
They added he was “deeply humbled and grateful” having won a third term at City Hall.
The ally said: “This is the first time in the history of the London mayoralty that an incumbent has increased their margin of victory and seen a swing towards them.
“This is the biggest ever margin of victory in a mayoral election. It’s a vote for building more council homes, delivering free school meals and a greener London.
“Londoners have clearly rejected the overwhelmingly negative and divisive campaign run by the Tories. Labour’s positive campaign resonated with Londoners, focusing on Sadiq’s cost-of -living offer of universal free school meals and keeping fares low, as well as his world-leading green action.
“And this result gives Sadiq the mandate to deliver the bold pledges he campaigned on to build a fairer, safer and greener London for everyone.
“He’s deeply humbled and grateful that 1,088,225 Londoners lent him their vote and vows to deliver for every single Londoner - whoever they voted for.”
Bexley and Bromley turnout up
The so-called London “donut” sees Labour’s support concentrated in the centre of London while the Tories keeping a grip on the outer-ring.
In Bexley and Bromley turnout was up four points to 48.38 per cent.
While in Tower Hamlets it slumped four to 31.17.
And in limited data from council by-elections, Hillingdon in West London showed Labour down 8 per cent, while the Tories were unexpectedly 10 per cent up in one ward in Wandsworth.
Khan wins an easy victory in Lambeth and Southwark
Sadiq Khan took Lambeth and Southwark by four votes to one in the South London constituency.
Khan gained 106,861 votes compared to Susan Hall’s 26,347.
Rishi sends message to Labour
Rishi Sunak has made a brief appearance speaking to supporters following Ben Houchen being re-elected as Teesside mayor.
The PM said: "I have a message to the Labour party - they know that they have to win here in order to win at the general elections - they assume that Tees Valley would stroll back to them but it didn't. People knew that they couldn't be taken for granted.
"They stuck with you in this election, and I know come the general election they ware going to stick with us too."
Possible West Midland recount
The Conservatives have asked for a recount in the West Midlands, early reports suggest.
Suggestions point to there being fewer than 3,000 votes in it.
Sadiq Khan is London's Mayor for third time
Labour's Sadiq Khan has been voted in as London Mayor for a third term.
The victory comes after an overnight scare, amid suggestions the contest with Tory challenger Susan Hall was closer than expected.
Sadiq Khan has secured his third term as the capital's MayorCredit: LNP Hall wins Havering and Redbridge
Voters in the London constituency of Havering and Redbridge have backed Susan Hall in the race to become the capital’s Mayor.
The Conservatives received 82,859 votes compared to 50,780 for Sadiq Khan.
Havering and Redbridge voters have backed Susan HallCredit: PA Ben Houchen on 'really humbling' election win
Speaking following his mayoral election win, Ben Houchen said: "Let's keep pushing for a better Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool, let's deliver more jobs, more investment.
"And again I just want to thank everybody. It's a really humbling experience.
"This has been a very difficult few months, it has been a really hard campaign, there has been a lot of spotlight on this election which brings a level of intensity - but having Rachel as an absolute rock by my side, I absolutely could not do without her."
Hall secures Ealing and Hillingdon
As expected, Susan Hall won the London constituency of Ealing and Hillingdon.
The Conservative candidate for London Mayor received 75,396 votes while Sadiq Khan secured 73,257.
Meanwhile, Brent and Harrow became the first place where the Tories outperformed their 2021 result, with Ms Hall winning 41.8 per cent of the vote while Mr Khan won 37.2 per cent - a swing of 1.2 per cent.
