Question 1

When are the next UK local elections?

Accepted Answer

The next major UK local elections are scheduled for May 2026, covering hundreds of councils across England. By-elections are held throughout the year as vacancies arise. VPNews tracks all upcoming elections on the Elections Calendar page.

Question 2

Where can I find UK local election results by ward?

Accepted Answer

VPNews provides ward-level election results for 7,500+ wards across England and Wales on an interactive map. Results are sourced directly from official council declarations and the Electoral Commission. Use the Interactive Maps or Results sections to find results by council, ward or party.

Question 3

What does the UK polling tracker show?

Accepted Answer

The VPNews polling tracker aggregates national voting intention polls from all major UK pollsters including YouGov, Survation, Ipsos, Find Out Now and others. It shows polling averages for Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, SNP, Greens and other parties, updated as new polls are published.

Question 4

How does VPNews calculate its election forecast?

Accepted Answer

VPNews's election forecast uses a uniform national swing model adjusted for local factors, calibrated against historical ward-level results. The full methodology — including model assumptions, data sources and accuracy statistics — is published transparently on the Methodology page.

Question 5

Which parties does VPNews track in UK elections?

Accepted Answer

VPNews tracks all major and minor UK parties including Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, Green Party, SNP, Plaid Cymru, UKIP and independent candidates. Party performance data covers seats won, gains, losses and vote share.

Question 6

Where does VPNews get its election data from?

Accepted Answer

Election results are sourced from official council declarations, the Electoral Commission's open data, and Democracy Club. Polling data is collected from published polls by accredited UK polling companies. All sources are cited on individual result and poll pages.

UK Elections & Polling Tracker 2026

Elections

UK Elections & Polling Tracker 2026

Elections