A night to savour for Labour in the East
In what turned out to be a bruising encounter for the Conservatives, Labour made sweeping gains across our region in the local elections.
Ed Miliband in Harlow
Ed Miliband visits key battleground after his party seize Harlow in local elections
Election 2012: Colchester
Colchester Borough Council remain hung with the Liberal Democrats as the largest party following the local elections.
Election 2012: Winners and losers in the East
Emma Hutchinson rounds up election day in the East