A really simple guide to today's elections across the UK
Voters in England, Wales, and Scotland will pick who they want to run services that affect everyday life in their local area. People in Northern Ireland will choose its government.
Note: This lookup covers the national election in Northern Ireland, as well as council and mayoral elections in England, Scotland and Wales. There may be parish council elections or council by-elections where you are. Check your local council website for full details.Local councils are responsible for everything from bins, bus routes and potholes, to providing mental health services, deciding planning applications and managing schemes to tackle climate change.
Because of the huge number of seats being contested across England - some of them for the first time since 2018 - the results are likely to paint the clearest picture of the national mood.The election for Northern Ireland's government is largely a contest between the parties in two blocs - unionists, who favour remaining part of the United Kingdom, and nationalists, who favour a united Ireland.
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