The nationalist Scottish National Party (SNP), which advocates for Scotland’s independence from the United Kingdom, won the Scottish elections, securing 58 seats.
This was reported on the official website of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday.
The Reform UK party has 17 members of parliament, the Scottish Labour Party has 17 members, the Scottish Green Party has 15 members; the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party has 12 members; and the Scottish Liberal Democrats have 10 members of parliament
A majority requires 65 seats, but the SNP may form a coalition.
The 2026 local elections in Scotland (and across the UK), held in early May, ended in a significant defeat for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ruling Labour Party. The populist Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, achieved significant success, winning over 300 seats and setting a record.
The elections took place on May 7, 2026, and also covered England and Wales.
