Recorded as the final results trickled in, this extra episode of The Opinion Brief gives you fresh analysis of the historic 2026 local elections.

In this episode:

• What do the results of local elections across England tell us about the trends shaping British politics?
• How are Green and Reform voter bases changing, and what’s surprising about their gains in these elections?
• How should the SNP be feeling after their result in Scotland?
• How has Reform UK managed to break through in Wales and Scotland?
• What happened to Welsh Labour, and is this the beginning of a new era in Welsh politics?
• How might all of these dynamics play out in the next general election?