LOCAL DEMOCRACY

UPDATED: Tories hold Tees Valley despite heavy losses

Ben Houchen retaining the Tees Valley mayoralty for the Conservatives proved to be the party's only glimmer of hope among a bleak set of local election results.

By Martin Ford, Dan Peters | 03 May 2024

Ben Houchen retaining the Tees Valley mayoralty for the Conservatives proved to be the party's only glimmer of hope among a bleak set of local election results.

Lord Houchen won the race in the Tees Valley with a comfortable - albeit reduced - majority of 54%.

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