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Five election moments you may have missed
Key takeaways
- Emotions have run high, there has been jubilation and hugs from winners, some tears from losing candidates, and even a few angry heckles.
- But there have also been some moments of humanity and quirkiness through the long election counts overnight on Thursday and on Friday that you may have missed.
- Former Big Brother heartthrob Alex Sibley shot to fame in the 2002 series, appearing with housemates Jade Goody and Alison Hammond.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Jennifer Mc Kiernan Political reporter BBCIndependent candidate Captain Beany attended the count in his customary orange hue The 2026 elections for English councils, the Senedd in Wales and the Scottish Parliament have seen thousands of candidates competing for seats, and millions of votes cast.
Emotions have run high, there has been jubilation and hugs from winners, some tears from losing candidates, and even a few angry heckles.
But there have also been some moments of humanity and quirkiness through the long election counts overnight on Thursday and on Friday that you may have missed.
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