Local Electioncast! The BIG Result (part 3…)

Newscast

Today, we look at a big result in the West Midlands as Labour's Richard Parker beat Conservative Andy Street in a mayoral vote that was too close to call until nearly 9pm.

Laura and Paddy give their instant reaction.

They also reflect on votes elsewhere, including London, where Labour’s Sadiq Khan was voted in for a third time.

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Adam Chowdhury. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.