Election 2021: Live updates for GLA seat and referendums

Ballot counting for the local election 2021 is getting underway in London and around the country. 

Tower Hamlets is now particularly awaiting three results - for the Greater London Authority City and East seat and for referendums on the Isle of Dogs Local Neighbourhood Plan and on if the borough will continue to have a directly-elected mayor. 

The liveblog below will be updated throughout today and tomorrow (May 7 and 8) with all the information as it comes in.