Reform UK gain councillors in early results; Scottish and Welsh parliament results are due from midday2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votesWe’re getting statements from some of the political parties now as we wait for results.For the Conservatives, party chairman Kevin Hollinrake said:We have run an energetic and positive campaign, showcasing that we have a clear plan to get Britain working again and that we have the team to deliver it… We know that so soon after a
Politicians on all sides need to rediscover a sense of public service. (f6185f)
Kevin Hollinrake’s ‘energetic campaign’ clearly didn’t resonate—Labour’s early losses show voters aren’t buying it.
Reform UK gaining councillors already? That’s worrying—seems like the protest vote is splitting things up.
Waiting for the Scottish and Welsh results to drop—those will really show if Labour’s grip is slipping.
So soon after the last election and Labour’s already losing ground—Starmer better have a plan.
Reform picking up seats in England while Labour bleeds support—makes you wonder if the Tories are the real opposition.
Kevin Hollinrake talking about a ‘clear plan to get Britain working again’ after a drubbing is just spin.
The political obsession with short election cycles prevents any long-term planning. (110eec)
Decentralising power would bring decisions closer to the people who are affected by them. (d790c9)
Immigration policy needs a humane, evidence-based approach instead of dog whistles. (3bd401)
Voter suppression tactics are an affront to the democratic process. (cf9b2d)
Politicians who flip-flop on core principles deserve the scepticism they receive. (dbbf60)
Real leadership means making tough calls, not chasing the next headline. (dc2b69)