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The post has been held by Conservative Tim Bowles since it was created in 2017.

Norris won 125,482 votes, ahead of his Tory opponent, Samuel Williams, who took 85,389. Norris replaces Conservative Tim Bowles, who stepped down. Speaking after the result was declared on board Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s steamship SS Great Britain in Bristol, Norris said: “I’m very proud of our region. But it could be even better. I want to thank Keir Starmer, who has unlocked this election for Labour in the west of England. “Without him and his skills, his determination and him being who he is, we could not have got this result. People were able to listen to our arguments...

Election results 2021: Labour win West of England Metro Mayor from Conservatives It is a rare gain nationally for Keir Starmer's Labour Party Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now GET THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM ACROSS SOMERSET STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOXInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Labour have gained the regional '...

Former Labour MP Dan Norris becomes new West of England metro mayor By Martin Booth, Saturday May 8, 2021 Dan Norris is the West of England’s new metro mayor, with the Bristol City fan beating Tory Samuel Williams into second place. The former Labour MP, who lives in Pensford, will now preside over the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which has secured more than £1.15bn of new funding for the region since its formation in 2017. Norris was effusive in his praise for Labour leader Keir Starmer in his victory speech at the SS Great Britain. Get the top Bristol stories emailed direct...

Mr Norris received the most first and second preference votes, with a total of 125,482. He beat Conservative candidate Samuel Williams, who received 85,389 votes, by 40,093 votes. The seat, created in 2017, was previously held by Conservative Tim Bowles, who did not seek a second term. Mr Norris praised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after the results were declared at the SS Great Britain in Bristol on Saturday. “I’m very proud of our region, it’s a great region but it could be even better,” Mr Norris said. It's a huge honour to be elected. Thank you. I will show the difference an act...