Millions Vote in UK’s Largest Elections Since 2024 Across England, Scotland and Wales
Millions of voters across England, Scotland and Wales headed to polling stations today in the UK’s largest elections since the 2024 general election. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. BST, with early results expected overnight. In Scotland, all 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament are contested, and the SNP is vying for a majority to form the next government and select a new First Minister. Wales is electing 96 Senedd members under a new proportional system aimed at boosting smaller parties. England’s polls cover about 5,000 local councillor seats across 136 authorities and six mayoral contests in areas like Croydon and Tower Hamlets. Voters in England must present photo ID, while Scottish and Welsh elections require no ID. Northern Ireland will next vote in 2027.
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