Introduction

Today we look at the results that have come in overnight in the local elections and the Blackpool South by-election.

Labour has made gains in councils in Redditch, Thurrock, Hartlepool, and Rushmoor in Hampshire as well as winning the Blackpool South seat with a 26% swing. With around a third of local council results in,

Adam is joined by Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Alex Forsyth, Henry Zeffman and Professor John Curtice to get the latest results and analysis.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Miranda Slade and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The editor is Sam Bonham.