takes. it's been a strong start for labour in the local council elections. they've gained over 50 councillors and taken control of rushmoor, hartlepool and thurrock councils. results from more than 70 councils are still to come in. >> christopher paul webb is duly elected as the member of parliament for the blackpool south constituency in blackpool's south by—election. >> labour's chris webb takes the seat, beating conservative david jones in second. mark butcher was third in a decent showing

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