News · 7 May 2026
England, Scotland and Wales Vote in Biggest Elections Since 2024
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Voters across England, Scotland and Wales are heading to the polls today in the most significant elections since the 2024 general election. The contests include all 129 Scottish Parliament seats, 96 Welsh Senedd seats under a new proportional system for the first time, and 5,066 council seats across England. Results will shape devolved governments and who delivers local services.
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