BBC Politics8 May 2026
What is the turnout in this election?
Political correspondent Phil Sim analyses the turnout in this election with prior Scottish Parliamentary elections.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Tough election results hurt but don't weaken my resolve, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility after early results see Labour lose seats and Reform UK make ground.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Local elections are 'microcosm for what's happening nationally'
Politics professor Andrew Russell spoke to BBC Radio Manchester
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Senedd election counting begins with dramatic Labour defeat expected
Labour sources tell the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election
Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.
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BBC Politics7 May 2026
Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election
Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.
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BBC Politics7 May 2026
Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning Welsh elections
Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.
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BBC Politics7 May 2026
Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations
Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.
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