Takeaways From the 2026 U.K. Local Elections
Results from municipal and regional elections signaled major gains for the right-wing populist Reform U.K. and steep losses for Labour.
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Britain Has Entered a New Era of Multiparty Politics. It’s Messy.
A voting system created when two parties dominated is being tested by the rise of newer competitors.
SNP, Scotland’s Pro-Independence Party, Benefits From Labour’s Struggles With Voters
The unpopularity of Keir Starmer’s party since he became Britain’s prime minister has helped boost the Scottish National Party.
Farage Celebrates Reform UK’s Strong Performance in Local Elections
In early results, Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. party has won more than 400 council races across England.
What’s at Stake in the UK’s Local Elections
The voting in England, Scotland and Wales is the biggest electoral test for Keir Starmer since he became prime minister in 2024.
In Hungary, Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Ties to Orban
Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.
Starmer Braces for Local Election Losses Amid New Era of UK Politics
Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.
Starmer Faces a Major Test in a Set of UK Elections: What to Know
Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, take place on Thursday. The governing Labour Party is expected to do very badly.
Modi’s Triumph in West Bengal Elections Puts Him Closer to an Opposition-Free India
With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India.
Celebrations in India as Vote Counting Begins in State Elections
Vote counting has begun in India after over 154 million people cast their vote in state elections last month. The results could change the balance of power in the Parliament ahead of national elections in 2029.