...and the predators will be circling. It's early as I type this and the majority of results aren't it, and some won't be until the weekend but enough are in that the verdict on Starmer's Premiership has been heard loud and clear.
Who will make the first move? And will he see it coming?
Finishing up this live blog at 0829 Friday morn, with a projection on X
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19. June's projection, on X, to close off this liveblog
18. That London Lady, on X, retweeted by Subrosa
At the polling station I just visited, the staff working there were wearing giant Green Party rosettes . Surely this shouldn’t be allowed & the staff should remain impartial?!
17. Calvin Robinson
People voted tactically in these elections. Reform does have their voters. But also, many people had to hold their noses and vote Reform because Restore were not on the ballot, and they wanted to send a message to the uniparty saying, “your days are numbered!”
16. Annunziata, on X
15. Norfolk
14. Lily, on X
"I’m glad that Reform are forecast to perform well in these elections - for many voters, they were the best option available today. However, these results shouldn’t be seen as a lasting endorsement. Many of us have lent our votes temporarily while we wait for Restore to organise and establish itself properly."
13. Steve, from Unherdables
The bloodbath begins. Labour are set to lose 70% of the councils they were contesting.
12. Luke Jahn, on X
"Kemi Badanoch (Actual name : Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch) was born to two African parents and doesn’t have a drop of British ancestry. The only reason why she has citizenship is due to a loophole that her parents exploited. She’s not British."
11. Chaz Evans, on X
"Reports from the ground say the South Wales Valleys are absolutely buzzing today. People who haven't voted in years are showing up to have their say. The establishment should be very, very worried."
10. Jill Foster, on X
"Saying to husband on way to polling station that I used to LOVE voting. I loved putting my X next to a name, feeling like my voice counted. That I was making some difference. Now I just want to write: ‘You’re all wankers’ over my ballot paper. I didn’t. But I thought about it."
9. Debbie's thoughts, on X
"Have to say, I'm really disappointed with the Reform candidates in my area.
They haven't once come around the doors,introducing themselves,so apart from a printed leaflet, I don't know anything about them. If they are going to change people's voting, they need to be seen."8. Jen K, Reform lady, on X
"I think Zack Polanski from the Green Party is being used for the time being, “he’s never had any political experience” then something will come out about him & Zack’s work will be done & hey presto the Muslim Deputy will take over & there you have it, the Muslim Party is created."
7. Julia at Ambush Predator
https://thylacosmilus.blogspot.com/2026/05/its-d-day.html
6. Reader Andy at Orphans
"I have voted today, for the first time since photo ID was required. Prior to that I religiously turned up to spoil my paper. This time I actually voted, in the past there has been no alternative to the usual suspects so I put my cross alongside the Reform candidate. Not that I necessarily want them to win but in the hope that the new right will gain traction. When there is a general election I will hope for a Restore candidate. Until then I will prepare for the worst."
5. Don't forget Guido
4. Sydney Jones on X
"Just voted for Reform at my local polling station.
While I’m not happy about it, I would dread to think what Greens would be like. I respect Rupert Lowe’s decision not to run any candidates in such a short time. While it is my first time voting, my parents have said it’s the busiest they have seen polling stations in many years. No matter what politics you side with, it’s undeniable - people have had ENOUGH."3. Paul Francis on X
On response to Jeremy Clarkson:
"I won’t be voting Tory. I’ve got a memory."
2. JH
Today, my mate up the road pointed out that whatever the result, every side will claim victory. If Labour don't lose all they're mooted to, they can say not too bad. If Kemi's sudden serious demeanour and newfound competence just before the election has raised her status in disillusioned Tories' minds (the ones who are horrified at being considered racist and "far right", they'll claim Brits coming back to them. If Reform take all those seats, but not quite as they thought, they'll say great first outing. If Reform get Great Yarmouth or even just one or two seats, they can say well done all, we're the future. The Greens? Who cares?
1. On Burnham
