2026 Local Elections results and discussion thread (slrpnk.net)

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A thread for talking about the local, Scottish and Senedd election ~~disaster~~ results.

The Guardian has a live updating page where you can search for your council (or any other council you're interested in).

How are we all feeling? Depressed? Terrified? Vindicated? For me, I see no reason to change my view that Starmer should have resigned months ago. I'm also hoping Anas Sarwar goes with him (granted I'm writing this before the Scottish results have come in, I just think he's a dickhead).

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[-] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

Predictable that Labour were trounced but god that's a depressing amount of wins for Reform. Fucking Nigel Cunt is going to be next PM isn't he.

[-] frankPodmore@slrpnk.net 7 points 2 months ago

Wait till all the results are in, but so far they're actually down on vote share compared with recent elections.

[-] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

I admire your optimism.

[-] frankPodmore@slrpnk.net 6 points 2 months ago

In this case, I'm being sceptical of my own pessimism!

[-] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Ha! Equally admirable.

[-] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Fucking Nigel Cunt is going to be next PM isn’t he.

does it really matter? From lack of adoption of the euro to Brexit, to deportations to Rwanda, he doesn't even need to be an MP to get Britain his way. All the results, none of the headaches.

[-] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Sadly, you're right. It would enable a lot more racist bigots though.

[-] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

oh yeah. to be honest though, I hope that if/once he gets power, and he changes nothing people will realise he's just a wet fart in a cheap suit

EDIT: but by then it will be too late

[-] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Agreed on all counts. But then look at the US...

[-] matelt@feddit.uk 11 points 2 months ago

This is very disappointing. I just don't understand why would someone with a sane mind vote for reform.

[-] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

Racism!

[-] Zdah@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Yeah, I think you answered your own question there unfortunately :/

[-] FishFace@piefed.social 6 points 2 months ago

#LibDemSurge

[-] Apepollo11@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

I'm reluctant to comment on it lest I jinx it, but I never imagined the Labour and Conservatives would be 3rd and 4th.

I'm hoping this rattles the government enough to propose something other than first-past-the-post for the next general election, if only to save themselves.

[-] Apepollo11@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

And literally this second Labour have moved into second place. Mea culpa, I'm sorry everyone.

[-] hellothere@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

I feel that today I'm going to be alternating between laughter and depression as people continue to demonstrate they don't understand how block voting works, and that infighting only benefits the other block.

Green on red leading to blue, etc.

[-] obelisk_complex@piefed.ca 2 points 2 months ago

Well, good game Britain. I thought there was some hope after getting the Tories out, but Starmer was the best the "left" could do and now the country is fucking doomed.

[-] makingrain@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

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[-] obelisk_complex@piefed.ca 2 points 2 months ago

I'm aware. I don't see anyone but Reform getting elected in the coming general. The only real candidate in my view is Polanski and you've seen what the media are doing to him; It worked with Corbyn and as a result I don't believe my former countrymen are smart enough to see through it this time either.

I reiterate, the country is fucking doomed. Downvote away, I would love to be wrong, but I'm not.

[-] tal@lemmy.today 7 points 2 months ago

I’m aware. I don’t see anyone but Reform getting elected in the coming general.

I'm not saying that Reform won't, but I would note that while Reform saw a very large surge, the past six months has seen a very considerable downturn in polling for Reform in voting intentions for the next general election. If you are not aware of that decline, I thought I might make you aware.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_next_United_Kingdom_general_election

[-] obelisk_complex@piefed.ca 4 points 2 months ago

That, I wasn't aware of. Appreciated! I do hope it manages to turn around. I fear the alternative, we've already seen how that goes in the US.

[-] makingrain@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

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[-] obelisk_complex@piefed.ca 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Sounds like you think reform are going to win the general too, so I'm not sure how you're not agreeing with me, but okay. Like, you think the country isn't totally buggered in the event Reform wins? Because they've already shown how bad they are at governing, in the localities they've won seats in. Or, are you saying you think people are smart enough to see the smear campaign against Polanski for what it is? Because I've worked in IT too long to believe that myself.

[-] frankPodmore@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 months ago

now the country is fucking doomed

Fascists thrive on despair. They want you to give up. Never give them what they want. Never surrender.

[-] jezzastoenail@feddit.uk 3 points 2 months ago

Anecdotally lots of young people (who are mostly green voters) either missed registration or voting because there wasn’t enough awareness. General elections are a much bigger deal so the results will likely be different. Another change will probably be that with an increased number of green councillors there’s a better base to organise.

I think we can also get a lot more volunteers for the general election as a result and hopefully influence things more. It’s also exam season for a lot of students (who are like half the volunteer force at any given time) so the greens weren’t able to really exert their full influence.

i.e. there’s hope yet, go engage with the real world and bring others with you instead of inhabiting the manufactured reality of the corporatised internet

[-] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I thought there was some hope after getting the Tories out,

what fucking hope? The results of the last election was basically :

The tories aren't racist bastards enough. I don't want a brown prime minister.

Conservatives have lost 7 million votes and 300 seats, Reform have gained 7 million votes and 2 seats.

What did you guys think was going to happen in local elections where not as many young, progressive and left wing people vote?

[-] Gentryfried@feddit.uk 1 points 2 months ago

Starmer was the best the “left” could do and now the country is fucking doomed.

Haa he actually ever claimed to be left wing?

[-] like@feddit.uk 2 points 2 months ago

Will Rupert complete his grim ritual?

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