SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Scotland
Politics
SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

The SNP won its fifth consecutive Scottish Parliament election, securing 58 seats but falling short of the 65 needed for a majority. Labour finished second with 17 seats, tied with Reform, which made an electoral breakthrough in Scotland. The Scottish Greens achieved a record 15 seats, while the Conservatives suffered their worst-ever result with only 12 seats.

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