The results of mayoral elections across various regions, including the West Midlands, London, and Greater Manchester, are set to be announced this Saturday. The Liverpool City Region outcome is anticipated first, around 12:00, followed by South Yorkshire at approximately 13:00.
On Friday, Labour’s David Skaith secured victory as the new mayor for York and North Yorkshire, encompassing PM Rishi Sunak’s constituency. Meanwhile, Ben Houchen’s triumph for the Conservatives in the Tees Valley mayoral race offered a rare glimmer of success for the party.
Labour celebrated wins in councils such as Redditch, Thurrock, Hartlepool, and Rushmoor in Hampshire. This came as the Conservatives suffered losses, yielding ten councils and over 450 councillors. Additionally, Labour clinched victory in the Blackpool South by-election, seizing the seat from the Tories with a substantial 26% swing.