Live updates from West Yorkshire Mayoral Election 2021 count

The result from the West Yorkshire mayor election is being announced today.
The polling station at Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel , City Square, Leeds.The polling station at Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel , City Square, Leeds.
The polling station at Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel , City Square, Leeds.

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

“The stage is set” and counting is underway in Leeds

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.”

West Yorkshire results expected imminently

West Yorkshire first preference results:

No single candidate secured the absolute majority - count will now include second preference votes:

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.

If Labour wins the West Yorkshire mayoral election, the Yorkshire Party will stand in the Batley and Spen by-election:

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