Local election in Southampton ward suspended after death of candidate

Tributes were paid to Conservative candidate Graham Galton who died after the polls had opened in Coxford ward for the city council

A local election vote in Southampton has been called off after a Conservative candidate died after the polls had opened.

In a relatively rare occurrence, the vote in the Coxford ward for Southampton city council has been completely cancelled. A new election will be held within 35 days, with a new nominations process taking place.