Labour’s Richard Parker beats Andy Street to become West Midlands mayor

Tory incumbent’s hopes of a third term in the role dashed after close contest with multiple recountsLocal and mayoral election results – liveLabour’s Richard Parker has narrowly beaten Andy Street to become the next mayor of the West Midlands in the most tightly contested metro mayor ballot in England.Parker clinched the win by a knife-edge 1,500 votes – he received 225,590 votes, slightly ahead of Street’s 224,082. It was a huge win for Labour, which had been briefing that it expected to lose to Street and his previously formidable “Brand Andy” campaign. Continue reading...

May 5, 2024 - 04:30
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Labour’s Richard Parker beats Andy Street to become West Midlands mayor

Tory incumbent’s hopes of a third term in the role dashed after close contest with multiple recounts

Labour’s Richard Parker has narrowly beaten Andy Street to become the next mayor of the West Midlands in the most tightly contested metro mayor ballot in England.

Parker clinched the win by a knife-edge 1,500 votes – he received 225,590 votes, slightly ahead of Street’s 224,082. It was a huge win for Labour, which had been briefing that it expected to lose to Street and his previously formidable “Brand Andy” campaign. Continue reading...

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