Summary
On 7 May, elections will take place in various parts of Great Britain. Voters will choose representatives for the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments, councils, and mayors in some parts of England.
Key Facts
- Elections are on 7 May for the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments and certain councils in England.
- All 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament are up for election.
- The Scottish National Party currently holds the most seats but lacks a majority.
- The Welsh Parliament is increasing from 60 to 96 seats, with new constituencies and a different voting system.
- Over 5,000 council seats are up for election across 137 councils in England.
- London boroughs and other areas like West Midlands and North West England are holding elections.
- Labour, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats are defending various numbers of council seats.
- Six council mayors are being elected, including five in London and one in Watford.
