Major test for Labour as polls open in English, Scottish and Welsh elections
Summary
Local, parliamentary, and mayoral elections are taking place across England, Scotland, and Wales, marking a major political test since the 2024 general election. Millions of voters will decide the makeup of local councils, the Scottish Parliament, and the Welsh Senedd, with results expected from Friday into Saturday.Key Facts
- Elections cover 136 local councils in England, the Scottish Parliament, and the Welsh Senedd.
- Over 5,000 council seats, including all seats in London’s 32 boroughs, are up for election.
- Six mayoral elections occur in English towns including Croydon and Hackney.
- Polls are open from 7am to 10pm; first results start arriving Friday morning.
- Results in Scotland and Wales are expected by late Friday afternoon.
- The Scottish Parliament has 129 seats; the SNP previously held 64 seats, Conservatives 31, Labour 22, Greens 8, and Liberal Democrats 4.
- The Welsh Senedd has 96 members, with a new proportional voting system that focuses on party votes rather than individual candidates.
- Smaller parties like Reform UK, Greens, and Liberal Democrats have been gaining popularity in recent local elections.
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