Mayor election

Labour Sweeps Mayor Elections in North Yorkshire and Tees Valley: Historic Wins and Surprising Upsets

Labour celebrates historic wins in mayor elections, while surprises unfold in Tees Valley results. Read more here!

In the latest local elections, Labour emerged victorious with significant wins in Blackpool South, Tees Valley, and York and North Yorkshire mayor races. Sir Keir Starmer hailed the win in Blackpool South as 'truly historic,' emphasizing its national importance. However, it was not all smooth sailing for Labour, as Chris McEwan lost to Conservative mayor Ben Houchen in the Tees Valley mayoral election, despite the party's optimism for the general election.

The Tees Valley mayoral election saw Ben Houchen securing a reduced majority, garnering 81,930 votes against Labour's 63,141 and the Liberal Democrats' 7,679, with a turnout of 30%. Meanwhile, a Harrogate man created political history by winning the mayor election for York and North Yorkshire, a significant moment on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's doorstep.

Labour's success continued with a win in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election, where a total of 191,279 votes were cast, constituting nearly 30% of the total electorate. Keane Duncan, the Conservative candidate, contested fiercely but fell short of securing the mayorship.

The anticipation reached its peak at the Harrogate Convention Centre, where David Skaith was revealed as the first directly elected mayor of York and North Yorkshire. Labour's dominance in the region was solidified with this key victory.

Interesting to note, the turnout rate of 30% in the Tees Valley mayoral election sent shockwaves through the political landscape, showcasing the importance of voter participation. Additionally, the close contest between Labour and the Conservatives in key regions highlights the dynamic nature of local politics and sets the stage for future electoral battles.