There were no big shocks in store as Labour claimed a by-election victory in Newcastle’s East End.
The city’s ruling party maintained its dominance of the Byker ward after voters went to the polls on Thursday. Hayder Qureshi will be the newest face in the Newcastle City Council chamber, elected to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Stephen Sheraton in January.
He picked up almost 47% of the vote to see off challengers from the Greens, Lib Dems, and Tories – though turnout at polling stations was just 19.2%. The full by-election result was:
