Beyond the Bubble: The 2026 Local and Devolved Elections Briefing

As we approach Holyrood and Senedd elections and local elections in England in May, the Labour Government is historically unpopular as Reform UK continue to lead in the UK-wide polls. The Greens are buoyant after a historic by-election win, while the SNP are out in front in Scotland. But what do voters want from their politicians, how will these dynamics play out in May, and what will the outcome mean for politics across Britain and the future of the Labour government? Join us for an essential briefing that goes beyond the Westminster bubble, and be the first to see new exclusive Ipsos data.

There will also be a live audience Q&A giving you the opportunity to ask our experts your burning questions.

Speakers

• Sir John Curtice, Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University and Senior Fellow, National Centre for Social Research and 'The UK in a Changing Europe
• Gideon Skinner, Senior Director of UK Politics at Ipsos
• Emily Gray, Managing Director of Ipsos in Scotland