Labour 's Richard Parker beat him by 1,508 votes to become Mayor in an extremely close contest.
Speaking to Sky News he added that he was 'incredibly proud' he had lost by such a thin margin, despite being 'personally devastated' by the result. Richard Parker puffs as he walks away from the stage after being elected as the new Mayor of West Midlands 'They recognised that a Labour mayor can make a positive difference in this region. You have put your trust in me and I will repay that trust.
In a written statement following the victory, Sir Keir Starmer said: 'This phenomenal result was beyond our expectations. People across the country have had enough of Conservative chaos and decline and voted for change with Labour.
Mr Street thanked his fellow candidates, including Mr Parker for 'how he's conducted himself in the campaign' and wished him 'all strength and wisdom as he takes on this role'. He posed for photographs while smiling with supporters close to the podium where the winner will be announced, but then declined to smile when asked to pose for the media, saying he was 'nervously waiting' for the result.
'Right across the country people have voted for change and the message is clear... It's time for a General Election and a Labour govt to get our country's future back.' Former West Midlands mayoral candidate and MP for Birmingham's Hodge Hill, Liam Byrne, posted a picture on social media of himself and Mr Parker smiling with their arms raised in an apparent celebration
READ MORE: West Mids mayor battle goes into extra time: Result of Andy Street's struggle to fend off Labour is delayed for HOURS after officials order recounts - with Rishi Sunak desperate for a silver lining from dire local elections Advertisement But it is feared another defeat could infame anger, with the broader picture for the Conservatives having been relentlessly grim. It is likely to end up losing 500 councillors in one of the worst showings for 40 years.
Labour candidate Simon Foster won the vote to become West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner ahead of the declaration for West Midlands Mayor earlier today.
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