INSIDE BRIEFING with Institute for Government
Elections 2026: Fragmentation nation
Published: 8 May 2026 at 19:22 Europe/London
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Keir Starmer and Labour government have just faced their biggest electoral test since the 2024 general election. Reform are on the rise. The SNP have made big gains. And Plaid Cymru are making history in Wales. The consequences for British politics could be huge. So what happens next?
What will results mean for who governs in Holyrood? Is Wales ready for a whole new governing party? What will the changes - big changes - to England's electoral map mean for Keir Starmer's prospects? And how significant will Thursday night's votes be for the future of the United Kingdom?
Hannah White and Akash Paun present.
With Matthew Fright, Harriet Shaw and Megan Isaac.
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