Polls have closed in the Birmingham Erdington by-election, amid jitters among Labour campaigners that a low turnout could jeopardise the party’s hold on the seat.
The byelection was triggered by the death of the Labour MP Jack Dromey, who had represented the constituency since 2010. It has been held by Labour since 1974: as long as it has existed in its current form. Dromey had a majority of 3,600 at the last election.
