Scottish election 2021 result live – SNP majority ‘hangs in balance’ as London mayor race closer than expected

The SNP is gaining momentum and has simply over 30 seats left to win a fourth time period in authorities, however it’s nonetheless too early to name whether or not the get together will enter Scottish Parliament with a majority or depend on assist from allies such as the Scottish Greens.

Nicola Sturgeon mentioned earlier the prospect “hangs in the stability”, admitting it was at all times going to be a “very, very lengthy shot” for her get together to attain a majority at Holyrood after early outcomes steered swings to Labour and the Conservatives in key Scottish seats.

Scotland’s first minister did nonetheless say she was “extraordinarily pleased and intensely assured” that her get together was on target for a victory after some main successes, together with gaining East Lothian and Ayr from each Scottish Labour and the Conservatives respectively. Ayr had beforehand been held by the Tories since 2000.

Meanwhile, London’s mayoral London mayoral election, seen as a two-man race between Labour’s Sadiq Khan and the Tories’ Shaun Bailey, is loads closer than initially predicted. Mr Kahn’s crew have blamed a low turnout of voters for the slender margin.

In Wales, the Tories gained the Vale of Clwyd for the primary time in the seat’s historical past. It was beforehand held by Labour’s Ann Jones since 1999 earlier than she stood down forward of this election however was taken right this moment by Conservative Gareth Davies.

Earlier, Boris Johnson’s Conservatives took Labour’s “pink wall” stronghold seat of Hartlepool, successful the constituency for the primary time because it was created nearly 50 years in the past.

Tory candidate Jill Mortimer received a shocking majority of virtually 7,000 on the essential by-election contest. Mr Johnson credited “bouncing again” from the Covid disaster, and “getting Brexit finished”, for the early election successes.

Labour chief Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to “change route,” as he faces a livid backlash from the left. “Not doable in charge Jeremy Corbyn for this result,” mentioned Diane Abbott, an in depth ally of the ex-chief.

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Sturgeon says possibilities of an SNP majority ‘in the stability’

Nicola Sturgeon has mentioned the possibilities of a SNP majority at Holyrood cling “in the stability” as early outcomes noticed her get together choose up various seats.

Vincent Wood7 May 2021 19:32

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Tory vote implodes in Edinburgh Southern to assist Labour maintain seat

Edinburgh Southern is a Labour maintain – however have a look at that drop in Tory assist.

Labour received by a margin of three per cent final election – with the Conservatives not far behind the SNP on the time.

Vincent Wood7 May 2021 19:25

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Labour acquire in Kent as get together choose up the change from Ukip decline

Interesting numbers in Dartford North East, the place Labour have simply taken the council from Conservatives.

Ukip beforehand had an 11.6 per cent vote share in the realm, with third place now taken by the Green get together who’ve seen a surge in assist.

Vincent Wood7 May 2021 19:21

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Chris Bryant pays tribute to former Plaid chief Leanne Wood as Labour look to have taken Rhondda

It’s not but been referred to as but it surely’s not wanting good for Leanne Wood, the previous Plaid Cymru chief who represents the realm in the Senedd.

Early as it could be, Labour MP Chris Bryant has paid tribute to her political profession:

Vincent Wood7 May 2021 19:11

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SNP take Edinburgh central

Big name for Edinburgh Central as the SNP reclaim the constituency from the Conservatives.

That win means Angus Robertson – the get together’s former chief in the Commons – will as soon as once more return to elected politics.

Vincent Wood7 May 2021 19:05

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‘Boris Johnson has to respect the democratic needs of the Scottish folks’ – Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has mentioned a possible majority for the SNP in Holyrood is ‘very a lot in the stability’ in an interview with Sky News.

Vincent Wood7 May 2021 19:00

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Khan and Bailey race ‘closer than expected,’ pundits speculate

Various political commentators are airing their worries that the London mayoral election, seen as a two-man race between Labour’s Sadiq Khan and the Conservative’s Shaun Bailey, is loads closer than folks thought it could be.

Mr Khan’s crew are reportedly blaming a low turnout for the slender margins.

Sam Hancock7 May 2021 18:20

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All eyes on Dunbarton and Edinburgh Central outcomes

As it stands, the SNP is about to have an excellent day.

In the following hour all eyes will probably be on the Dunbarton result, which has the narrowest majority and is at present held by Labour’s Jackie Baillie, as properly as Edinburgh Central.

Former SNP Westminster chief Angus Robertson, working there, has mentioned he’s assured the get together can take the seat from its present Tory incumbent Ruth Davidson.

Ms Davidson has now left her publish to affix the House of Lords, making room for Scott Douglas who will face-off towards Mr Robertson.

Sam Hancock7 May 2021 18:07

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Welsh Tories ‘not finished sufficient’ to take key Labour-held goal seats, chief admits

Welsh Conservative chief in the Senedd Andrew RT Davies has described his get together’s taking of Vale of Clwyd from Labour as a “good result”, however steered his get together could not have finished sufficient to take different Labour-held goal seats in North Wales.

“It does appear from different seats which have been declared in different elements of Wales that the Labour voters have come dwelling to it after the, let’s consider, Brexit election of 2019,” Mr Davies advised the PA information company earlier.

“We wait to see what the outcomes are that come in over the following couple of hours and we sit up for seeing the place the ultimate numbers settle.”

Labour had not misplaced the Vale of Clwyd seat because it was first created in 1999, till right this moment.

Sam Hancock7 May 2021 18:00

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SNP beneficial properties Ayr from Conservatives by 170 votes

The SNP has received the Ayr constituency from the Tories by much less than 200 votes.

Siobhan Brown received 18,881, defeating incumbent John Scott, who took 18,711 with a turnout of 68 per cent.

Mr Scott has held the seat since 2000.

Sam Hancock7 May 2021 17:45

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