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Which elections are taking place in England, Scotland and Wales on 7 May?
- Today, Monday, April 20, 2026, marks the final deadline for citizens to register to vote in local elections, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd Cymru elections, and English mayoral contests scheduled for May 7.
- Voters will determine representation for 5,013 council seats across 136 local authorities and six mayoral contests, with outcomes potentially reflecting party performance on national issues including the economy and immigration.
- Government data reveals significant surge in registration interest, with 42,827 applications submitted on Sunday, April 19 alone, the highest single-day total this year.
- Voters in England must present valid photo identification at polling stations on May 7, while those lacking appropriate ID have until 5pm on Tuesday, April 28, to apply for a voter authority certificate.
- Economist Gary Stevenson has campaigned to boost voter turnout, emphasizing that these elections allow residents to influence local service management, from rubbish collection to school and hospital quality.
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Gary Stevenson delivers timely reminder to register to vote as deadline TODAY
Former trader-turned-inequality economist Gary Stevenson has taken to his socials ahead of the local elections. In his video, he is reminding people that they must register today if they want to vote in the upcoming local elections. Candidates and their respective parties are hitting the ground running – well, all except Your Party – in a desperate bid to win votes in an increasingly polarised and divisive political landscape. With Reform UK and…
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Deadline day to register to vote in May 7 elections
Some 42,827 applications to vote were submitted on Sunday April 19, the highest on a single day so far this year.
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