Manchester, UK, 7th May, 2026. Polling station sign outside Manchester Central library for the 2026 UK local elections. Millions of people are heading to the polls across 136 councils in England, with Greater Manchester serving as a key battleground. In Manchester, one-third of council seats are being contested, with political analysts watching for potential swings towards the Green Party and Reform UK as a barometer for national sentiment. Manchester UK. Picture: garyrobertsphotography Credit: GaryRobertsphotography/Alamy Live News

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