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Current House of Commons (July 2026)

403
Labour
117
Conservative
71
Lib Dems
8
SNP
7
Reform UK
5
Green
~39
Others

Major Parties Overview

Labour Party

Leader: Keir Starmer

Centre-left party founded in 1900. Focuses on public services and social justice. Governing party.

Conservative Party

Leader: Kemi Badenoch

Centre-right party. Emphasises low taxes, enterprise and national security.

Liberal Democrats

Leader: Ed Davey

Centrist party known for civil liberties and education.

Scottish National Party (SNP)

Leader: John Swinney

Centre-left party campaigning for Scottish independence.

Reform UK

Leader: Nigel Farage

Right-wing populist party focused on immigration and anti-establishment policies.

Green Party

Leader: Zack Polanski

Environmentalist party prioritising climate action and social justice.

Plaid Cymru

Leader: Rhun ap Iorwerth

Welsh nationalist party advocating for Welsh independence and language rights.

Recent National Polls (July 2026)

YouGov • 22–23 Jul
Reform UK 23%
Labour 21%
Conservatives 20%
Lib Dems 14%
Greens 13%
Find Out Now • 22 Jul
Reform UK 24%
Labour 22%
Conservatives 19%
Greens 14%
Lib Dems 10%
Survation • 22–24 Jul
Reform UK 26%
Labour 25%
Conservatives 19%
Lib Dems 10%
Greens 8%

Upcoming By-Elections

Greater Manchester Mayoral By-Election

30 July 2026

Main Candidates:

  • • Bev Craig – Labour
  • • Sian Astley – Reform UK
  • • Geraldine Coggins – Green
  • • Richard Kilpatrick – Lib Dems
  • • Phil Eckersley – Conservative

Clacton By-Election

13 August 2026

Main Candidates:

  • • Nigel Farage – Reform UK (re-standing)
  • • Count Binface – Satirical candidate
  • • Laurence Fox – Reclaim Party
  • • Kai Stephens – British Democrats

Council By-Elections

Recent Notable Results

  • Exmouth Brixington (East Devon) – Conservative hold
  • Longwell Green (South Gloucestershire) – Conservative hold
  • Grays Town (Thurrock) – Labour gain
  • Grays Riverside (Thurrock) – Labour gain
  • Cuxton, Halling & Riverside (Medway) – Reform UK gain

Upcoming

Several local council by-elections are scheduled in the coming weeks. Follow @worldelectsnow for live results and analysis.