Democracy fighting back or simply appalling? Find out what your MP thinks of Donald Trump

While several MPs echoed Prime Minister Theresa May's congratulation of the billionaire Republican, many politicians were left shocked, disappointed and worried by Hillary Clinton's defeat.

And here's how it's gone down on the streets of Wolverhampton

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Differing degrees of disappointment for Labour

Wolverhampton North East MP Emma Reynolds voiced her disapproval.

"I have been appalled by some of the things that Trump said during his campaign," the former Labour shadow minister said.

"This result is the worst example of the rise of an anti-establishment view that is affecting the US, the UK and western Europe.

"These are worrying times. People offering simple solutions to very complex problems will come unstuck."

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Her comments were echoed by fellow Labour MP Rob Marris, who expressed his relief that Mr Trump's power will be constrained by the US system of checks and balances.

"I think it is sad that the American people have democratically chosen as president a man who, from his own mouth, is condemned because he believes that the sexual molestation of women is acceptable behaviour," the member for Wolverhampton South West said.

"I hope that his economic policies will be considerably better than his policies on equality.

"I am not as concerned as some commentators, however, because the power of the US president is so constrained by the constitution that it is difficult for a president to wreak havoc."

Veteran MP David Winnick was disappointed but not surprised.

"Obviously I wish the democratic candidate had won and even more so given Mr Trump's comments and his background being a billionaire not paying any taxes," the veteran member for Walsall North said.

"However I can understand the anger felt by so many people working in the states for their wages, their income, has not risen and in some cases reversed.

"That to a large extent with the economic situation and the de-industrialisation, which has taken place on a wide scale, helps to explain the outcome of the election."

Meanwhile West Bromwich East MP and Labour deputy leader Tom Watson congratulated Mr Trump.

He said: "When Britain leaves the EU our relationship with the USA will be even more important.

"So congratulations to President Trump. Let's wish America well."

Adrian Bailey, MP for West Bromwich West, said: "I hope Donald Trump's business instincts will prevail over the populist policies that he advocated during the election.

"I'm disappointed by the outcome."

Warley MP John Spellar added: "Well, I think it makes for a very uncertain future, particularly with regards to Europe and the Trans-Atlantic Alliance and we respond to an increasingly assertive Russia.

"This is a matter that will need to be discussed very early within the British government."

"I think it is hard to tell. During Trump's campaign there were real concerns about how isolationist America would become.

"There has always been an isolationism of sorts, but people who complained about America's influence on the rest of the world may find it difficult if America is no longer willing to join in discussions."

Conservatives keen on special relationship

Most of the region's Conservative MPs emphasised the need for Britain's special relationship with America to continue under Trump's presidency and after Brexit.

Stafford MP Jeremy Lefroy emphasised the need for unity, saying: "The American people have made their choice and what's important is that everyone comes together now.

"President-elect Trump said himself it was important people come together and that's vital. Theresa May said Britain has a special relationship with America and it is key for that to continue. I had no preference before-hand, it is another country's election and it is up to them."

Meanwhile Bill Cash, the MP for Stone, drew parallels between Mr Trump's success and the UK's EU Referendum.

"America is our strongest ally and this will restrengthen our special relationship," the Tory politician said.

"Donald Trump has already said he is in favour of Brexit which is incredibly important and wants a bilateral trade deal with the United Kingdom.

"The American people have spoken like the British did in the Brexit vote.

"People were fed up with the European Union trying to buff us around and the American people are fed up by being bossed around by these self-important people. This is real democracy in action."

South Staffordshire MP Gavin Williamson backed up Mr Cash, saying: "As a government we see this as an opportunity to build on our special relationship and forge an even better understanding between the two countries."

Conservative MP for Dudley South Mike Wood, commented: "Obviously we have to respect the decision of the American voters, and hope that Donald Trump acts like he did in his speech this morning, which was much more conciliatory than during the election. If that is the direction he is going to take, I think he can make a success of it.

"Hopefully he can now start rebuilding some of the bridges."

He added: "I am surprised by the majority he achieved. I could see how he might just get up to 270, but it is now looking like he will get closer to 300.

Asked how he think the government will work with the new president, Mr Wood added: "Theresa May has already called him to congratulate him.

"This is a great opportunity after leaving the EU for us to work more closely with our allies around the world, particularly those in the United States."

Amanda Milling, the Cannock Chase MP, admitted she was surprised by the result, saying: "I did not predict that to be honest, I believed Clinton would win so I was pretty shocked when I woke up this morning.

"I was shocked but that is democracy, the US public have spoken and they want Trump to be their president.

"There are comparisons to the Brexit vote in that the pollsters did not predict that either. Now Trump has been elected we need to work with him."

And Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard suggested it is time to pray for America.

"Whilst I vehemently disagree with many of his views, I hope these same views will be moderated by good advisers around him," the Conservative said.

"This is a time to pray for America and the world."

Etheridge: The flame of freedom is burning brightly

While not all councillors were happy, undoubtedly the most positive of the local representatives was West Midlands Ukip MEP Bill Etheridge, who hailed the victory of Donald Trump as a 'bloody nose to the establishment'.

Mr Etheridge, who is also a Dudley councillor, added: "Whilst I see Donald Trump as a flawed candidate, it is undoubtedly true that he has given millions of people a voice and an opportunity to tell the American and indeed global elite that people are sick of being ignored.

"With the Brexit vote, and now this result, 2016 has been a year of democratic rebellion and I expect the desire for change to spread across the western world in 2017 with further victories for anti-establishment parties.

"The flame of freedom has flickered quietly for years under the efforts to dowse it of the global corporations and corrupt political establishments but now it is burning brightly once again.

"Freedom and democracy are still alive and the people are at last not only fighting back, but winning."

Mike Bird, the former leader of Walsall Council, welcomed that the better of two 'very poor candidates' had won, adding: "I think he was the better of the two candidates and what we have got is a man who is not a politician."

"What we also have is an opportunity for America to change the way it works without the political agenda that comes with politicians.

"It is a wind of change across the world and I welcome it.

"My view before the election was that they were two very poor candidates but in the end I think we have got the slightly better of the two."

Leader of Wolverhampton council Roger Lawrence was less positive and expressed fears over the impact on the financial markets.

"I think we have to recognise that the decision of the American people could have serious implications for the British economy," the Labour councillor said.

"It will be particularly worrying if, on the back of Brexit, some of Trump's proposals for increased protection in American leads to instability in global markets.

"There are also serious concerns about the impact on international relations.

"I'm not exactly doing cartwheels."

Meanwhile George Adamson, leader of Cannock Chase District Council, was left shocked and upset.

He said: "I am so disappointed I can't believe America have voted for someone like Trump it is going to be a disaster. The polls got it wrong big time. For Trump to win so easily is a big shock.

"His foreign policy is worrying he seems to be very pro-Russian. I think the result will have a knock-on effect on the world economy which will effect us in Britain.

"I am just really upset. The world is now going to be a more dangerous place.

Elsewhere, Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant and Dudley MP Ian Austin took to Twitter to express their differing takes on Mr Trump.

A nation divided

Around the country, the Republican victory provoked passionate and wildly divergent reaction from all sides of British politics.

Prime Minister Theresa May - who was careful during the campaign not to express a preference for either candidate - was measured in her response, congratulating the president-elect and stating the UK and US "will remain strong and close partners".

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said Mr Trump's victory was "an unmistakable rejection of a political establishment and an economic system that simply isn't working for most people", but warned the answers he is offering to America's problems are "clearly wrong".

Ukip leader Nigel Farage - who went to the US to appear at a Trump campaign rally - said he was handing over his mantle as the creator of political earthquakes to the new president, saying that 2016 was "the year of two great political revolutions", adding: "I thought Brexit was big, but boy, this looks like it's going to be even bigger".

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said the liberal values of "moderation, freedom, respect for the rule of law, openness and concern for one another" had been "defeated" in the US.

Supporters of these values need to "fight" against the rise of "nationalism, protectionism and division", he said.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who last year stripped Mr Trump of his role as a business ambassador for Scotland, congratulated him on his victory, but said the result was "not the outcome I hoped for" and would cause "a real sense of anxiety" among many people around the world.

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson - who once quipped that the only reason he would not visit parts of New York was the risk of bumping into Mr Trump - released a statement to say: "Congratulations to Donald Trump and much looking forward to working with his administration on global stability and prosperity.

"I believe passionately in the importance of the UK-US relationship and am confident we can take it forward together."

In her response, released by Downing Street about 90 minutes after Mr Trump was declared winner, Mrs May said she was looking forward to working with the new president, adding: "Britain and the United States have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.

"We are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence."

Mr Corbyn said many people would be "understandably shocked" by the result.

"This is a rejection of a failed economic consensus and a governing elite that has been seen not to have listened," said the Labour leader. "And the public anger that has propelled Donald Trump to office has been reflected in political upheavals across the world.

"But some of Trump's answers to the big questions facing America, and the divisive rhetoric around them, are clearly wrong. I have no doubt, however, that the decency and common sense of the American people will prevail, and we send our solidarity to a nation of migrants, innovators and democrats."