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Leeds City Council local elections 2021: Latest as results come from Leeds First Direct Arena
The results from the Leeds City Council local elections are being announced throughout the day.
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Votes were cast on Thursday, but counting for the majority of seats has begun today (Saturday).
Follow our live blog below for the latest results and reaction.
Live as the first results come in for Leeds City Council local elections
Key Events
- Votes being counted today at Civic Hall
- No surprises as first handful of wards announced
Conservatives leader Coun Andrew Carter
Conservatives leader Coun Andrew Carter: “If I were in Labour, I would be very worried about the Greens. Labour will say their vote has held up, but the statistics show a collapse in their vote.”
It’s close for Temple Newsam
Our reporter Richard Beecham tweeted: “Hearing Temple Newsam (Transport exec member Helen Hayden’s seat) is VERY close...”
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