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2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions

Keir Starmer’s party has lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Scotland’s Six Nations slump raises questions for new era under Sione Fukofuka

The Scots could collect the wooden spoon a year after their historic World Cup run. Why has progress stalled so dramatically?

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Non-binary Indian on student visa elected to Scottish Parliament

A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their…

The Times of India · May 10

Marlie Packer terrorises Italy to keep England’s Six Nations defence on track

Marlie Packer scored four tries as England cruised to a 61-33 victory in Italy to set up a possible Six Nations decider against France

The Guardian - UK · May 9

John Swinney urges Starmer to show Scotland ‘greater respect’ after SNP victory

Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beaten in election as count puts his party on 17 seats, a tie with Reform

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election

Ballot boxes will be opened at 9am at counting centres across Scotland.

Evening Standard · May 8

Local elections results in full: Live map for every seat across England, Wales and Scotland

Live election results for England, Scotland and Wales in one place

The Independent UK · May 8

Labour suffers historic defeat in Wales as Reform surges in English council elections and Greens make gains – as it happened

Welsh Labour leader and first minister Eluned Morgan loses seat with party pushed into third place behind Plaid Cymru and Reform

The Guardian - UK · May 7

Polls close in Scottish Parliament election as wait for results begins

Ballot boxes across Scotland will be opened at 9am on Friday.

Evening Standard · May 7

Polls close in elections across England, Scotland and Wales

Results of elections for councils in England, the Senedd in Wales and the Scottish parliament could transform Great Britain’s political landscape

The Guardian - UK · May 7