London, Scotland and Northern Ireland to head to the polls to elect representatives

Devolved elections will be held on the 21 December, with the public voting in three separate elections in London, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.



Election officials announced the decision to hold elections just before the Christmas recess period, ensuring that the next elections at the very latest must be held by at least 21 June 2018.



In contrast to other elections, the campaign period shall approach parties rapidly, with the campaign period beginning on the 11 December for all devolved elections across the UK. The vote shall be held on the 21 December, with results being presented and announced on the 23 December.



A full timetable, election officials have said, will be presented within the next few days. This should announce the dates in which Holyrood and Stormont officially dissolve, coalition negotiating, and when representatives in Scotland and Northern Ireland are to return to work.



Preparation for the campaign has already begun, with party leaders and party officials have already been aware that elections were to be held in December as soon as possible. Manifestos and campaign material has already materialised, alongside plans created by parties.



Internal selection for party or coalition candidates to be London Mayor has likewise already gone under way in some parties.

