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Voters continue to cast ballots in Scottish Parliament elections

Scotland’s party leaders attended their local polling stations earlier on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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

This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. It’s time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Widow of Indian businessman to pursue legal action after DNA evidence overturns wrongful murder accusation in Scotland

In a poignant turn of events, the widow of Sougat Mukherjee, who was wrongly implicated in a 1997 murder case in Scotland, is gearing up to take legal action against authorities. After years of turmoil, Mukherjee was exonerated when the true murderer was apprehended, but he faced devastating repercussions in…

The Times of India

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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

The Guardian - UK

Scottish party leaders cast their vote as country goes to the polls

Voting stations are open from 7am until 10pm on Thursday, with the count beginning at 9am on Friday.

Evening Standard

UK set to be hotter than Madrid this weekend as temperatures hit 21C

This weekend’s weather will see a north-south divide with 21C heat in London and cooler 9C temperature in Newcastle

The Independent UK

Do I need ID to vote in the elections in Scotland, Wales or England?

Everything to know about voter ID rules

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Voting under way in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Local elections usually focus on issues like rubbish collection, graffiti and potholes but Starmer’s opponents have painted Thursday's vote as a referendum on the prime minister.

Euronews

May elections: Badenoch rows back on Reform pacts as millions cast their votes – as it happened

Tory leader tells Sun that there won’t be council tie-ups as Farage’s party is not ‘serious’ as votes under way in England, Wales and Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Local elections 2026 LIVE: Londoners head to polls across the capital

Local elections are taking place in London and across England, with crucial votes also happening in Scotland and Wales

Evening Standard

Major test for Labour as polls open in English, Scottish and Welsh elections

Local, mayoral and parliamentary contests could upend political landscape as Reform, Greens and Lib Dems surge

The Guardian - UK

Election results timeline: when do key battlegrounds in England, Scotland and Wales report?

Labour is resigned to losses but which party its voters switch to will be crucial in shaping new political landscape

The Guardian - UK

Polls open in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Polls have opened for midterm local and regional elections that could significantly impact British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

The Independent UK

Polling stations open as Scots elect new Holyrood Parliament

Voters have until 10pm on Thursday to cast their ballot.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Five things to look out for in today’s local and parliamentary elections

In today’s newsletter: As voters cast their ballots from Wales to Westminster, long‑established political loyalties face their toughest test in decades, with parties old and new vying to reshape the national landscape

Evening Standard

Scots go to the polls in Holyrood election

Polling stations will open at 7am and close at 10pm.

Evening Standard

Scots to go to the polls in Holyrood election

Polls will close at 10pm, with counting due to take place on Friday.

Evening Standard

May 7 elections: Hour-by-hour guide to results

Results will be declared from the early hours of Friday through to Saturday evening.

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Evening Standard

Election day in England, Scotland and Wales: What you need to know

The final results are not likely to be declared until nearly 48 hours after polling stations close.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Tuition fees and AI-generated voter videos

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

The Conversation

There’s little love for the SNP – so why does the party look set to win in Scotland?

Barring a last-minute surprise, the Holyrood election will probably return the Scottish National Party (SNP) to government for the fifth time in a row. The nationalists have been in office for so long that thousands of Scots who weren’t even born when the party entered office in 2007 are now…

The Times of India

Who is Erik Moresco? Ex-Blackstone MD buys Scotland’s Cameron House for £100M

Cameron House, one of Scotland’s best-known luxury hotels, has been sold in a deal reportedly valued at up to £100 million to Victory Group, a hospitality and real estate investment company founded by Erik Moresco, according to The Times (UK).

Evening Standard

Labour can ‘make history’ and ‘pull off a surprise’, Sarwar says on election eve

The Scottish Labour leader said his party would reject Reform, beat the SNP and deliver change.

Evening Standard

Other parties running negative campaigns, says Swinney

The First Minister spent the last day of the campaign in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.

Evening Standard

I will stay Scottish Tory leader for as long as I make a difference – Findlay

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