Millions of individuals in Wales, Scotland, and parts of England are participating in today’s elections, seen as pivotal for Keir Starmer’s future as Prime Minister.
The Labour Party is preparing for a challenging night, as polls suggest a potential loss of around 1,850 seats in English councils. Concerns also exist about the party potentially relinquishing control in Wales and dropping to third place in Scotland.
In a final call to voters, the Prime Minister has urged them to prioritize unity over division and to reject the divisive politics associated with Nigel Farage.
Reform UK is anticipated to emerge as significant victors in the elections, with the Green Party and Liberal Democrats also expected to make advancements.
As Reform leads in the polls, experts are analyzing the potential implications for legislation, taxes, and public services.
Many voters have brought their dogs for the customary photo outside polling stations as they make their voices heard.
Amid discouraging results for the Prime Minister, allies of Keir Starmer have cautioned against leadership changes, emphasizing that the public may not forgive the Labour Party for such actions.
While votes are still being tallied, here is an overview of when to expect results in various 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. Scotland will see 129 seats up for grabs at Holyrood.
Welcome to our live coverage. Polling stations have been open since 7 am and will close at 10 pm, providing ample time for voting.
Stay tuned as we provide real-time updates until the polls close, and deliver the election results as they unfold.