Basit Mahmood
How different parts of the left are reacting to the Hartlepool result
The Tories have taken a seat that has been Labour since its creation in 1974 .
What’s at stake in the Tees Valley and West Midlands mayoral elections?
The result of both races will be a test to Keir Starmer's leadership
Exclusive: Sadiq Khan vows to do ‘everything’ to oppose attempts to abolish the GLA
The mayor also hit out at Shaun Bailey for his "lies and smears" - and issued a plea to Green voters.