Millions of individuals in Wales, Scotland, and parts of England are currently participating in elections that hold significant importance for Keir Starmer’s future as Prime Minister.
The Labour Party is anticipating a challenging evening, as polls suggest they may lose around 1,850 seats in English councils. There are concerns that the party might also lose control in Wales and potentially drop to third place in Scotland.
In a final call to voters, the Prime Minister has appealed for them to prioritize unity over division and to reject the divisive approach of Nigel Farage.
Reform UK is anticipated to emerge as the major victors in this election, while the Green Party and Liberal Democrats are also expected to make progress.
As voters exercise their rights, many have brought their dogs along for the customary photo opportunity outside polling stations.
The latest reports from the polls paint a grim picture for the Prime Minister. Allies of Keir Starmer have issued a strong caution to potential schemers, emphasizing that the public would not easily forgive the Labour Party for changing its leadership.
Although the vote count is ongoing, here is an estimated timeline for when results can be expected in different regions.
Approximately 5,000 seats are being contested across 134 councils in England, including all 32 boroughs in London. In Wales, 96 Senedd members will be elected across 16 constituencies under a new proportional voting system. Meanwhile, 129 seats will be contested at Holyrood in Scotland.
Greetings and welcome to our live coverage. Polling stations have been open since 7 am and will close at 10 pm, providing ample time for voting.
We will provide continuous updates until the polls close and promptly deliver the results as they unfold.
