Scottish Elections: Reform UK Capitalizes on Anti-Migrant Protests in Falkirk (lemonde.fr)

• Regional elections in Scotland and Wales on May 7, 2026
• Far-right protests against asylum seekers in Falkirk
• Reform UK uses anti-migrant sentiment to boost election chances

"On May 7, 2026, regional elections are held in Scotland and Wales. In Falkirk, a traditionally welcoming area, far-right activists have mobilized significant support against asylum seekers. The right-wing party Reform UK is capitalizing on this anti-migrant sentiment to boost its electoral prospects. The protests reflect a broader shift in public opinion towards more restrictive immigration policies."