Local Electioncast! The BIG Result (part 3…)
Newscast
05/04/24
•26m
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Today, we look at a big result in the West Midlands as Labour's Richard Parker beat Conservative Andy Street in a mayoral vote that was too close to call until nearly 9pm.
Laura and Paddy give their instant reaction.
They also reflect on votes elsewhere, including London, where Labour’s Sadiq Khan was voted in for a third time.
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Adam Chowdhury. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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Local Electioncast! The Results (part 2…)
May 3, 2024
•37m
Today, we look at the results that have come in throughout Friday in the local elections.
Ben Houchen has won in the Tees Valley mayoral race, in some positive news for Rishi Sunak. Will this be enough to stop any challenges to his leadership from within his party? Overall, it continues to look a bad day for the Conservatives though. Labour have won 3 other regional mayor contests, as well as key councils like Redditch and Thurrock.
Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason and Faisal Islam. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham
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Local Electioncast! The Reaction (part 4…)
May 5, 2024
•28m
Today we look at the political reaction to the weekend’s local election results.
Henry joins Laura and Paddy to analyse as Transport Secretary Mark Harper tells Laura the government's plan "is working". Suella Braverman disagrees.
We also hear from the newly re-elected Labour mayor for West Yorkshire, Tracey Brabin, who admits her party lost votes because of its stance on Gaza.
And, why does Keir Starmer keep popping up at non-league football grounds?
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