Sir Keir Starmer is gearing up for a difficult evening in the local elections.
Polling stations have closed in the 2026 local elections across England, Scotland and Wales - but unlike a general election, there is no exit poll.
Voters have headed to polling stations in their droves on Thursday, in the biggest set of votes since the general election in 2024. Almost 25,000 candidates are fighting to be elected to more than ...