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Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections

BBC News · May 6, 2026, 10:59 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media Millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales are set to vote in the largest set of polls since the general election in 2024.
  • Voters in Scotland and Wales will choose who should run their national parliaments, while seats on dozens of councils and mayors are up for election in England.
  • The polls will be open between 07:00 BST and 22:00 BST on Thursday 7 May, with results expected to follow on Friday and over the weekend.

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Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media Millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales are set to vote in the largest set of polls since the general election in 2024.

Voters in Scotland and Wales will choose who should run their national parliaments, while seats on dozens of councils and mayors are up for election in England.

The polls will be open between 07:00 BST and 22:00 BST on Thursday 7 May, with results expected to follow on Friday and over the weekend.

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