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Elections in England, Wales and Scotland: As it happened
Key points
- Conservative Boris Johnson has been re-elected as mayor of London
- Labour make big gains in English local elections, with the BBC projecting a 38% vote share ahead of the Tories' 31% and Lib Dems' 16%
- Nine cities reject the idea of an elected mayor, but Bristol says "yes". Doncaster also votes to keep its mayor
- The SNP pulls ahead as the largest party in the Scottish council elections, while the Lib Dem vote collapses in several areas
- Labour leader Ed Miliband says the election shows his party are "regaining ground"
- David Cameron says the elections took place against a "difficult national backdrop" for the Conservatives
Vote 2012
English council elections
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PM hails Johnson mayoral victory
David Cameron says he is "delighted" with Boris Johnson's re-election as London mayor, after he narrowly beat Labour rival Ken Livingstone.
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At a glance: Results round-up
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Labour are back, says Ed Miliband
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Cities say 'no' to elected mayors
PM hails Johnson mayoral victoryBackground
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Q&A: London elections 2012
Your questions about the London mayoral and London Assembly elections answered.
Q&A: London elections 2012
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