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‘Out with the old’ was the prevailing sentiment of the 2026 local elections.
Around 25,000 candidates are campaigning this year, with new election styles in Scotland and Wales
Reform UK and the Green party are expected to win their first seats in the Senedd, but they have contrasting views on the Welsh countryside.
Five experts tell us what they will be keeping their eye on during the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales.
More choice can also mean greater opportunity to be heard.
It’s not the byelection win that matters but the scale of the swing to Zack Polanski’s party.
High numbers of undecideds may partially explain the late swing to the Greens.
Greens have not received more airtime in recognition of their growing popularity.
Spencer won the Gorton and Denton byelection for the Green party.
Spencer’s win brings the Green’s parliamentary group to five MPs.
Matt Goodwin has been announced as Reform’s candidate in a byelection for what should have been a safe Labour seat in Manchester.
Elections are happening in Scotland and Wales, but the smaller parties lack firepower in those areas.
Labour and the Liberal Democrat members are the most aligned with the average voter in the UK.
The new leader wants to be radical and a profile of his members suggests they will follow him.
The self-proclaimed populist has won a leadership contest a year after the party’s best election result ever. These are the challenges that lie ahead.
Strong leaders in business are often those able to allow others in their top team to share responsibility.
Voters are now split on social identity. This new division, combined with distrust in established parties, is proving fertile ground for challenger parties.
As Canada grapples with intensifying climate-related challenges, the next government will need to be able to effectively communicate its vision to voters.
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