UK Local Elections 2026

I don’t do politics much, but I woke up yesterday, fully intending to cast my vote in the UK Local Elections. The day, however, had other plans for me and voting was not factored in. I had a crazy day at work and by the time I finally wrapped up, it was so close to poll closing at 10pm that I just could not be bothered to make the 5-minute dash to the booth.

Today, I’m glad that my local area did not vote for Reform. Phew! I can still safely look my neighbours in the eye. The Council however, is Reform, which won the majority. Oh well, my missing vote would not have changed that Council result, and it was not needed locally either. Small victories: I take them where I can.

I don’t want to get into a rant here; I’m a guest in this country. A country undergoing a seismic political shift away from the traditional two political parties. And they’re doing it again, exactly 10 years after voting to exit the European Union. Led, I might add, by the same person who orchestrated that move.

I wonder if Farage plays chess, because he is a master tactician. The General Election is about two years or so away, and I think that will be the “checkmate”.

Game over.