Polls close in Birmingham Erdington by-election - BBC News
A total of 12 candidates are standing for the seat, with the result expected on Friday morning.
A total of 12 candidates are standing in the by-election

Voters in Birmingham's Erdington constituency in England have been casting their ballots for a new MP in a parliamentary by-election.

The vote follows the death of Labour's Jack Dromey in January, aged 73.

He had held the seat since 2010 and entered politics through the union movement, as a leading figure in the Transport and General Workers' Union.

A total of 12 candidates are standing. The result is due to be announced on Friday.

Polling stations were open on Thursday from 07:00 to 22:00.

Listed alphabetically, the following 12 candidates are standing for election: