Summary

  • Jack Sargeant wins the Alyn and Deeside by-election for Welsh Labour

  • The poll took place following the death of his father, former minister Carl Sargeant

  • Turnout was just under 29.1% - lower than the 34.6% who voted there in the 2016 election

  • Jack Sargeant increased Labour's majority to more than 6,500

Live Reporting

Andy Roberts, Ben Frampton and David Deans

  1. A Labour stronghold - with low turnouts

    The constituency of Alyn and Deeside has been held by Labour at the assembly since the first election in 1999.

    At the last assembly election in 2016, Alyn and Deeside recorded the lowest turnout, with 34.6% of electors casting a vote. Turnout in the constituency is always among the lowest in Wales.

    Geographically, it is one of the smallest constituencies in Wales, with the main population areas being the largely industrial Connah's Quay, Queensferry, Shotton, Buckley and Broughton.

    Alyn and Deeside drone shot

  2. Tumultuous times in Welsh politics

    David Deans
    Wales politics reporter

    The Alyn and Deeside by-election follows the death of Carl Sargeant last November.

    The AM was fired from his cabinet job by First Minister Carwyn Jones after allegations emerged about inappropriate conduct towards a number of women.

    They were referred to the Labour party for investigation, but days later the sacked minister was found dead in his home in Connah's Quay.

    Questions were immediately asked about how the process was handled.

    Mr Sargeant's family said he was denied "natural justice".

    Two probes were triggered - one into the circumstances around Mr Sargeant's sacking, another into allegations of bullying in the Welsh Government in 2014.

    It has been a tumultuous time in Welsh politics. The pressure on the Welsh Labour leader has been huge and unrelenting.

    But with the two inquiries outstanding, it is unlikely tonight's result will bring that to an end.

    Timeline

    Carl SargeantRhondda Cynon Taf council

  3. Good evening

    Welcome to our coverage of the Alyn and Deeside by-election. People in the constituency have been voting to elect a new AM following the death of former Labour minister Carl Sargeant in November. Our reporters will bring you the latest on the count and the result when it is announced in Connah's Quay. Stay with us.

    A ballot box