BBC journalists publish interactive guide on 2026 Scottish election party policies
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 23
BBC journalists publish interactive guide on 2026 Scottish election party policies
4 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 23
The new guide, produced by BBC journalists in Glasgow, covers all 129 Scottish Parliament seats ahead of the 7 May election and uses polling data from over 2,000 Scots.
Voters can compare party positions on key issues, including cost of living, with policies summarized editorially and parties given the chance to highlight their priorities.
The guide clarifies which policy areas are devolved or reserved, following a similar approach used for the 2026 Welsh election, and aims to help Scots make informed choices.
How will expanding the Senedd from 60 to 96 seats change the daily lives of people in Wales?
Will the controversial new 'closed list' voting system truly reflect the will of Welsh voters?
As Plaid Cymru and Reform UK rise, what does this election signal for the future of Welsh politics?
With Labour facing a historic defeat, who is poised to control the newly expanded Welsh Parliament?
Can any party's promises actually fix the NHS and cost-of-living crisis in Wales?
Why was a law against politicians lying passed but won't apply to this crucial election?