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‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail

Candidates from across the spectrum report abuse and harassment online and in person in lead-up to local and devolved electionsUK politics live – latest updatesCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved...

‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections

Candidates from across spectrum report abuse online and in person before local and devolved elections in England, Wales and ScotlandCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats...

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

This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. But there’s still time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UKBefore a vote is counted, this much we know. More results than ever will involve the winning party getting a...

2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes

From the devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties across England, our results tracker will show what has happened in your area as results come in. Polls close at 10pm, with the first results expected at around midnight. Check back later...