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Scottish election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies

Scottish election 2026: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies

Summary

Scotland will hold elections on May 7, 2026, to fill all 129 seats in its Parliament. The BBC has created a guide that explains the main political parties’ policies to help voters decide who to support.

Key Facts

  • The Scottish Parliament has 129 seats up for election in 2026.
  • The election date is May 7, 2026.
  • The BBC made a guide summarizing party policies on important issues for voters.
  • The guide is based on what voters say matters most, found through polls of over 2,000 people in Scotland.
  • Some issues in the guide cover topics controlled mainly by the UK Parliament, like defense and immigration.
  • The parties included must run candidates in enough areas to qualify for the guide.
  • Parties are listed by how well they did in the last 2021 election and their current support levels.
  • Voters can use a BBC tool to find which candidates are running in their area.
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