Turnout

People out celebrating the coronation

King Charles coronation events’ viewing figures

Heartbroken dog owner joined by dozens of dogs for Ella’s last walk

Members of the Fire Brigades Union (Photo: Fire Brigades Union)

UK firefighters’ strike 2023: everything you need to know

Amazon is one of a number of tech companies laying off staff.

Amazon workers strike in UK for first time ever today

Around 100,000 civil servants will take part in a 24-hour walkout, the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)

100,000 civil servants to strike next month

Live updates on Scotland's election count.

Scottish Election 2021 RECAP: Updates as SNP eyes Holyrood majority

placeholder image

Record turnout in Edinburgh seats

Counts across the country are counting a potential record number of ballots cast at a Scottish Parliament election

Analysis: What do the early turnout figures mean?

Joe Biden has received the most votes of any presidential candidate in history -...

Edinburgh and Scotland's turnout increased significantly this election (Getty Images)

General Election 2019: how high was turnout in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Anna Soubry MP at the Change UK People's Vote Remain rally at the SKYBar, Edinburgh, ahead of the forthcoming European elections.

Edinburgh ready to vote in elections that were never meant to happen

Midlothian Constituency General Election Count, Lasswade

Edinburgh Decides: General Election results as they come

Scottish Government Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf (right) shakes hands with the leader of Glasgow City Council, Frank McAveety after hearing the results in Glasgow. Picture: PA

EU referendum: Glasgow votes Remain by two to one

Most Scots would prefer to remain in the EU, a new poll suggests. Picture: Getty Images

EU referendum: Majority of Scots voters in favour of Remain, says poll

Edinburgh City Council staff make preparations for the polling station at Lothian Chambers. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scotland facing bumper turnout after referendum boost

placeholder image

Ian Swanson: Vital vote lacking polling power among electorate
How many people will bother to have their say in next week’s council elections? Political Editor Ian Swanson examines fears of a low turnout
IAN SWANSON