In a significant political development, Labour's Claire Ward has won the newly established East Midlands mayoralty, defeating the sitting Tory MP Ben Bradley. The victory was marked by a comfortable margin, with Labour securing 11,964 votes compared to the Tories' 8,585. Other parties such as the Reform Party, Green Party, Liberal Democrats, and an Independent candidate also participated, garnering 2,184, 2,472, 792, and 1,374 votes respectively. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, alongside other party members, hailed this win as crucial, emphasizing it as a reflection of the trust and confidence voters have in Labour. This electoral win covers key areas including Mansfield, Bolsover, and Bassetlaw, and is seen as a potential indicator of Labour's performance in future parliamentary elections in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, is at a victory rally in the East Midlands, where Claire Ward won the brand new mayoralty, defeating sitting Tory MP Ben Bradley. 'You were rewarded with the trust and confidence of the voters in the East Midlands' he says. 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/iX2WB30hhJ
Labour leader @Keir_Starmer in Mansfield celebrating @ClaireWard4EM’s election as East Midlands Mayor “A really important victory” he says https://t.co/3yK9Rnmm9q
Massive congratulations to @ClaireWard4EM She will be a powerful voice for the region and her success is a statement victory for us. We can win seats back in Notts and Derbys at the next election. https://t.co/VlwiNiaPSq
Massive LABOUR victory in #Gedling for @ClaireWard4EM! Gedling Council area result for East Midlands Mayor: Labour - 11,964 Tory - 8,585 Reform - 2,184 Green - 2,472 Lib Dem - 792 Ind - 1,374 Winning here!🌹
Labour calls victory in new East Mids mayoralty with Claire Ward beating Ben Bradley comfortably. It covers about a dozen key parliamentary battlegrounds incl Mansfield, Bolsover & Bassetlaw, though ofc have to be careful with read across.