A 30ft inflatable Boris Johnson mysteriously appeared outside the Mill House Leisure Centre, in Hartlepool, while votes were still counted.A 30ft inflatable Boris Johnson mysteriously appeared outside the Mill House Leisure Centre, in Hartlepool, while votes were still counted.
A 30ft inflatable Boris Johnson mysteriously appeared outside the Mill House Leisure Centre, in Hartlepool, while votes were still counted.

13 pictures from Hartlepool polling day as by-election drama continues into Friday morning

The overnight Hartlepool by-election drama has continued into Friday daylight as the 16 candidates wait to learn their fate.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 7th May 2021, 01:51 BST
Updated 7th May 2021, 05:55 BST

Here is a selection of pictures from the count at the town’s Mill House Leisure Centre as well as some of our favourite photos from earlier in the day. Remember you can follow our LIVE by-election blog here.

Nick "The Incredible Flying Brick" Delves, representing the Official Monster Raving Loony Party, with supporters Dorothy and George Stuart.

1. Hat'll do nicely

Nick "The Incredible Flying Brick" Delves, representing the Official Monster Raving Loony Party, with supporters Dorothy and George Stuart. Photo: JPIMedia

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The counting teams hard at work at the Mill House Leisure Centre.

2. Count us in

The counting teams hard at work at the Mill House Leisure Centre. Photo: JPIMedia

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Protective masks and shields were in abundance.

3. Taking care

Protective masks and shields were in abundance. Photo: Owen Humphreys

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Candidates, including Hartlepool-born Andy Hagon, who represents the Liberal Democrats, were also wearing masks.

4. Local candidate

Candidates, including Hartlepool-born Andy Hagon, who represents the Liberal Democrats, were also wearing masks. Photo: JPIMedia

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