Five election moments you may have missed
Summary
Elections were held in England, Wales, and Scotland for local councils and parliaments in 2026, with many candidates running and millions voting. The election count included some notable moments, like former celebrities winning seats, political figures shifting roles, and acts of kindness during the process.Key Facts
- Alex Sibley, known from Big Brother in 2002, was elected as a Reform UK councillor in Havering.
- Two members of the UK Parliament (MPs) who won seats in the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) must resign their UK Parliament seats, triggering by-elections.
- SNP leader Stephen Flynn won a seat in the Scottish Parliament and will step down from Westminster.
- Another SNP politician, Stephen Gethins, also won a Scottish Parliament seat and will resign as MP.
- A Liberal Democrat candidate collapsed during vote counting and was helped by a Reform UK candidate who is a doctor.
- Independent candidate Captain Beany stood in the Welsh Senedd elections wearing bright orange and a baked bean-themed outfit.
- Former Stoke City footballer Graham Shaw was elected to a local council in the Midlands.
- The election count included emotional moments and some quirky incidents alongside the political results.
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