Polls close in Blackpool South by-election
Nine candidates are standing in the by-election
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Polls have now closed for the Blackpool South by-election.
It was prompted by the resignation of former Conservative MP Scott Benton, with nine candidates standing for the seat.
Voting stations opened at 07:00 BST and closed at 22:00, with results expected early on Friday morning.
There are also elections in 107 local authorities across England, as well as 11 mayoral races.
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