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Local Elections
22 councils have gone to the polls. In most of these councils a third of the seats are up for grabs. We'll bring you the results as they come in.
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Huge gains for Labour in the Midlands
Labour made huge gains in key election battle grounds in the Midlands. 17 local councils were up for grabs - only three of those were held by Labour. But the party now controls ten including Birmingham, Dudley and Derby.
The full report by Keith Wilkinson:
Full report on Labour regaining control of Derby after four years
The moment Labour returned to power in Derby. Their 4th gain of the night.
The 4th they needed to clinch victory.
For the Tories it was a grim night.
The former leader of Derby City Council admitted tax changes in the budget and issues such as Bombardier had hit them hard.
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Ed Miliband explains why Birmingham campaign succeeded
Speaking to Labour party supporters outside Birmingham Council house, Ed Miliband says his party's policies and connection with people in the city is behind the landslide victory in the local election.
Labour leader asked about Birmingham City Council's cuts
Our correspondent Keith Wilkinson asks Labour leader Ed Miliband how the change in power at the council house will affect Birmingham City Council's budget cuts.
Labour leader Ed Miliband celebrates victory in Birmingham
Ed Miliband arrives in Birmingham
Labour leader Ed Miliband has arrived in Birmingham following Labour's victory last night.
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Labour crowd gathers in Birmingham awaiting Ed Miliband's arrival
Ed Miliband is expected any minute to Birmingham City Centre following Labour's landslide victory in the local elections overnight.
Report from Nottingham as voters reject the idea of an elected mayor
Michael Sibert reports from Nottingham where voters have rejected the ide of an elected mayor.
Graph showing the change in the number of seats held by parties in Derby
John Willats reports on Labour's landslide victory in Birmingham
John Willats reports on Labour's landslide victory in Birmingham.
Latest ITV News reports
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Labour wins Birmingham
Labour has celebrated a 'landslide victory' in Birmingham today, ousting the Tory-Lib Dem coalition which has ruled the city since 2004.
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Low turnout, big gains
Early poll results suggest a good night for Ed Miliband's Labour party