May elections live: millions cast their votes across England, Scotland and Wales
Summary
Millions of voters across England, Scotland, and Wales are casting their ballots in various local and regional elections. Key political parties, including the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Labour, and Reform UK, are competing for control of councils, mayors, and parliamentary seats.Key Facts
- Voters in England are electing around 5,000 local councillors and six mayors.
- Scotland is choosing 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) under a new parliamentary system.
- Wales is electing 96 Members of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament), which has increased in size from 60 members.
- The Liberal Democrats warn against the Reform UK party, criticizing its policies and record in power.
- The Conservative Party emphasizes plans to improve services, cut taxes, and strengthen the economy under leader Kemi Badenoch.
- Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, positions itself as the only party able to remove Prime Minister Keir Starmer and promises major change.
- Labour currently holds 28 seats in Westminster council, with Conservatives at 24 and Reform UK at two seats.
- The elections are closely contested, with tight margins in various wards and significant competition among multiple parties.
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