Millions of voters in Wales, Scotland, and parts of England are heading to the polls today for elections pivotal to Keir Starmer’s future as Prime Minister.

Labour is anticipating a challenging night, as polls suggest they could lose around 1,850 council seats in England. Concerns also exist about the party potentially relinquishing control in Wales and dropping to third place in Scotland.

The Prime Minister, in a final appeal to voters, urged them to prioritize unity over division and to reject the polarizing politics associated with Nigel Farage.

Reform UK is expected to emerge as significant victors in the elections, while the Green Party and Lib Dems are also poised to make gains.

Many voters are bringing their dogs for the traditional polling station photo opportunity as they make their voices heard.

As the election results paint a grim picture for the Prime Minister, allies of Keir Starmer have issued a stern warning to potential plotters, emphasizing that the public may not forgive the Labour Party for changing leaders.

While votes are still being tallied, here is an approximate timeline for when results can be expected in various regions.

Approximately 5,000 seats are being contested across 134 councils in England, including all 32 boroughs in London. In Wales, 96 members of the Senedd will be elected across 16 constituencies under a new proportional voting system. Meanwhile, in Scotland, 129 seats are up for grabs at Holyrood.

Greetings and welcome to our live coverage. Polling stations have been open since 7 am and will close at 10 pm, allowing ample time for voting.

We will provide up-to-the-minute updates until the polls close, followed by immediate reporting of the election results.