Regional Elections in Britain
British voters send loud message to PM over Scotland election process
Tony Blair's Labor Party is suffering heavy losses in the local elections for the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly. For the first time in 50 years, the Scottish National Party is expected to become the largest parliamentary force. In this case, its leader, Alex Salmond, has promised to hold a referendum on Scottish independence from Britain in 2010. The only positive For the British Prime Minister, the Labor Party in Scotland has avoided complete disaster. The first results from Wales are somewhat better as the Labor Party loses 3 seats but remains the largest force in the assembly.
