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South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner voting begins South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner voting begins
(about 7 hours later)
The polls have opened for the election of a new South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner.The polls have opened for the election of a new South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
The vacancy follows the resignation of Shaun Wright amid the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal. The vacancy follows the resignation of Shaun Wright who left his post on 16 September.
Polling stations are open until 22:00 BST. The result is expected on Friday.Polling stations are open until 22:00 BST. The result is expected on Friday.
There are four candidates standing: David Allen - English Democrats, Alan Billings - Labour Party, Jack Clarkson - UK Independence Party and Ian Walker - Conservative Party.There are four candidates standing: David Allen - English Democrats, Alan Billings - Labour Party, Jack Clarkson - UK Independence Party and Ian Walker - Conservative Party.