Live updates from West Yorkshire Mayoral Election 2021 count
Votes were cast on Thursday, but counting for the West Yorkshire mayor has begun today (Sunday).
Follow our live blog below for the results and reaction.
Live updates from West Yorkshire mayor election count
Key Events
- Voters from across West Yorkshire elect the county’s first metro mayor - including from Leeds, Kirklees, Calderdale, Wakefield and Bradford
- Tracy Brabin, Labour expected to win
Leeds first preference results are through
Our reporter Richard Beecham tweeted: “I make that 42.24 percent for Labour in Leeds.”
“Yorkshire Party third on first preferences in Leeds. Massive result for them.”
Votes still being counted
Our reporter Richard Beecham is at Leeds First Direct Arena and said he’s heard everything from “one hour” to “9pm” on the second preference announcement.
He said votes are still being counted so it is likely to be at least 6pm before we hear a result.
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