Englannin paikallisvaalit: Starmer kohtaa ensimmäisen suuren testin korkeiden panosten ja yllätysten keskellä

Millions of voters across England are heading to the polls for local and mayoral elections, marking the first significant electoral challenge for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since taking office. Over 1,000 council seats are being contested in 23 local authorities, with results expected to reveal key battlegrounds and shifts in political power. The elections also include a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby, adding to the stakes for the Labour Party. The Reform party is aiming to make significant gains and challenge Labour's dominance. Unusual moments, such as voters bringing pets to polling stations, have added a lighter note to the high-stakes political event.