The votes are in — but the story of the UK Local Elections 2026 isn’t as simple as who won and who lost.

The votes are in — but what do they really tell us?

In this special episode of The Thistle & Dram, we break down the UK Local Elections 2026, looking beyond the headlines to understand what actually happened across Scotland, England, and Wales.

From shifting party fortunes to changing voter behaviour, this episode explores the biggest winners and losers — and what these results might mean for the future of UK politics.

We discuss:

• The key outcomes across Scotland, England, and Wales
• Which parties gained momentum — and which ones struggled
• What these results say about voter sentiment across the UK
• The growing impact of tactical voting and political f ...