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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Whoever wins today’s elections, democracy is the loser under first past the post | Polly Toynbee

This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. But there’s still time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UK Before a vote is counted, this much we know. More results than ever will involve the winning party getting a disproportionate amount of power, considering the number of votes cast for it; fewer people will get what they voted for. The ever more random roulette wheel of our voting system will produce wildly odd winners and losers. Our never-fit-

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes

From the devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties across England, our results tracker will show what has happened in your area as results come in. Polls close at 10pm, with the first results expected at around midnight. Check back later for live updates Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Election monitors note instances of voters in England turned away over ID

European observers have seen incidents of confusion over ID requirements but problem is not regarded as widespread Instances of voters being turned away from polling stations due to confusion over photo ID requirements have been recorded by European election observers watching voting in England on Thursday. While the problem is not regarded as widespread, it has been noted by the delegation from the Council of Europe, which will issue a report on the local elections in England as well as the Sco

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Local election results times: Hour by hour guide of when your area will declare

Millions have voted across the UK, but when could the results be announced.

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

STV’s Scotland election coverage to be hit by strike action over pay

About 120 journalists and broadcast staff expected to protest about pay freeze as STV invests in new radio station UK politics live – latest updates Coverage of Scotland’s election counts by STV, the commercial broadcaster, is expected to be heavily hit by strike action in an escalating dispute over pay. The National Union of Journalists and the technical union Bectu have targeted STV’s election reporting for their second strike this year in protest at its decision to impose a company-wide pa

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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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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

Starmer’s failure to demonstrate strong values ‘driving away progressive voters’

Report using research from senior Blair and Clinton pollster comes as Labour braces for dismal election results May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland? UK politics live – latest updates Progressive voters have been driven away from Labour by a lack of argument and vision from Keir Starmer, according to a report using research from a senior pollster to Tony Blair and Bill Clinton. Downing Street is understood to have been briefed on the research, which has also been

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Express Politics7 May 2026

POLL: Should Labour MPs remove Sir Keir Starmer after the local elections?

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to quit - should Labour MPs remove him? Vote in our poll.

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Conservative Home7 May 2026

“The problem is I’m not sure very many of us know exactly what it is local government really does”

Our Editor talks to Talk Radio's Ian Collins about the local elections and why they are far too much about national issues The post “The problem is I’m not sure very many of us know exactly what it is local government really does” appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes7 May 2026

Labour Prepares for Disaster as Polls Open in Local Elections

Polls have opened. Labour is bracing for a car-crash set of results, with this morning’s papers stuffed with leadership manoeuvring, union rebellion, and Number 10 plotting new ways to keep Burnham out of Parliament. Absurd Ofcom rules will prevent the broadcasters from covering any of this properly for the entire day… The final YouGov MRP…

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Express Politics7 May 2026

Brexit fury erupts as Keir Starmer plots closer ties to EU after bruising local election

The Prime Minister will tout closer ties to the EU as part of his plans for a post-local election bloodbath policy blitz.

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The Guardian Politics7 May 2026

May elections live: millions cast their votes across England, Scotland and Wales

About 5,000 councillors and six mayors up for election in England, while Scotland chooses 129 MSPs, and Wales selects 96 members of the Senedd Here is the election message from Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative party. Today, as they head to polling stations, millions of people across the country face a stark choice: between electing a Conservative council that delivers better services and lower taxes, and the chaos and that Labour, Reform and the rest have to offer. Under my leadersh

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