A very good thing about this round of elections so far?
We have two more women as metro mayors! 👏Claire Ward for East Midlands Mayor (East Mids) & Kim McGuinness (North East) 👏

Here it is:
Houchen holds on, winning his third term as Tees Valley metro mayor — but in the context of a significant swing to Labour ⤵️

Results for the English local and mayoral elections are trickling in until Saturday, and on Monday, we'll be ready to assess the full picture at this Centre on Constitutional Change webinar! Join us!👇

Largely expected. But doesn’t mean Conservatives will be wiped out everywhere. E.g. keep an eye on TeesValley & West Mids mayoral contests as a reminder that local elections are not just a reflection of what will happen at GE but follow *checks notes*, yes - local dynamics too!

Little gem this. Karma is real.
(h/t Andrew Carter)

🎯 Must read from Jennifer Williams on mayoral elections👇🏽

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💯 this👇🏽

Houchen will probably win again tomorrow, but the key point is the swing

Thank you The Political Studies Association 🙏

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Good to start a big week of local & mayoral elections with a positive headline, eh?! 🙄😅
Thanks The Economist

The rapid making and unmaking of the Ben Houchen myth is astonishing and a metaphor for levelling up. Hubris and nemesis, a Greek tragedy. Somebody should write a play or an ITV1 prime time drama.

Excellent piece from Jennifer Williams on the troubled path of levelling up funds 👇🏽

Oggi più che mai facciamo tesoro (e buon uso)della memoria.
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