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Isle of Wight Council election 2026 in pictures: the ups and downs

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The Isle of Wight Council elections have resulted in a local authority under no overall control.

Yesterday (Friday) the results of the Isle of Wight Council elections were announced.

Voters elected 19 Reform UK councillors, 11 independents, four Liberal Democrats, two Greens and two Conservatives and one Labour councillor.

The final tally of results was:

Independent – 11
Conservative – 2
Labour – 1
Liberal Democrat – 4
Green – 2
Reform UK – 19

We have complied 24 of the best photos from the day. Simply scroll through them above.

For more photos, and to see the events as they unfolded, head over to our live blog.

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