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BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Labour adds to Tory misery with mayoral wins
The party sees victory in London, Manchester and clinches a close win in the West Midlands mayor race.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Kuenssberg: Are Tories resigned to electoral fate under Sunak?
Tory MPs are in no mood to oust Rishi Sunak despite local results pointing to general election defeat.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Chris Mason: An evening of drama as Labour squeak West Midlands win
Labour won with just over 1,500 votes more than the Tories in an incredibly close race.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

How Sadiq Khan won over London for the third time
The Labour candidate clinched a third-successive term as mayor of London - but what next?

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Lib Dems take seats from Tories in target areas
Leader Sir Ed Davey claims voters are switching from the Tories because they are being "let down".

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Andy Burnham wins third term as mayor
The Labour mayor's overwhelming win saw him receive almost two-thirds of the votes cast.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Re-elected Mayor Burnham 'ready to fight harder' for Manchester
Labour's Andy Burnham has won another term as Greater Manchester's mayor.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Steve Rotheram wins third term as mayor
The Labour mayor beat his nearest rival by more than 156,000 votes and increased his vote share.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Liverpool region mayor tells government 'enough is enough'
Steve Rotheram says voters in his region have "hollered at the top of their voices" in the mayoral election.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Labour says it must rebuild trust with Muslim voters
The party's Gaza stance appears to have dented its support in Muslim areas at the local elections.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Tension as London mayoral election count begins
Analysis from the BBC's chief political correspondent as the election count for the new London mayor begins.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Green Party hails highest number of councillors
More than 800 councillors have been elected across England - an increase of over 50

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Seven takeaways from the local elections
What you need to know from England's council and mayoral polls.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2024

Will John Swinney change the SNP's fortunes?
After days of turmoil - and months of challenging polls - SNP members will be hoping he is the man to steady the ship.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Sadiq Khan thanks London after mayor win as West Midlands due to declare
Labour's Sadiq Khan is re-elected mayor with an increased vote share, as the West Midlands waits for its final area to declare.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Sadiq Khan thanks London after mayor win as West Midlands result on knife-edge
Labour's Sadiq Khan is re-elected with an increased vote share, while West Midlands mayor race goes to a partial recount.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Sadiq Khan wins third term as London mayor
Labour's Sadiq Khan wins the race to be London mayor - re-elected for his third term.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour expects London win after victory in South Yorkshire and Liverpool
The London result is not confirmed, but early results from the capital have gone Sadiq Khan's way.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Key mayor election results due as counting begins in London and West Midlands
Labour is playing down its chances in the West Midlands while the London race is expected to be closer than previously thought.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Key mayor results due after Labour notches up local election wins
The results of mayoral elections in the West Midlands, London and other regions will be announced on Saturday.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Conservatives lose West Midlands mayor, capping bleak results for Rishi Sunak
Labour's Richard Parker beats Andy Street after a wave of losses for the Tories in local and mayoral elections.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Tories see big losses in last pre-general election test
Labour wins a by-election and string of councils from the Tories, who retain the Tees Valley mayoralty.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Key takeaways from the local elections
What you need to know from England's council and mayoral polls.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Lib Dems add councillors as party targets Tory seats
Leader Sir Ed Davey claims voters are switching from the Tories because they are being "let down".

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Greens become biggest party in Bristol after poll
The Greens become the biggest party on Bristol City Council but fall narrowly short of an overall majority.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Chris Mason: Bleak picture for Sunak as Tories take hit
Labour has discovered a knack of winning in the local elections where they need to win in a general election.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Watch: Key moments from the local elections... in 60 seconds
Missed today's coverage? Here are some of the most important moments from the last 24 hours.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Tories go from largest to smallest party on council
The Conservatives lose nearly half their seats on Welwyn Hatfield council

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Voter turnout 40.5% in London mayoral election
Voter turnout this year is down 1.5% from 2021, when 42% of the electorate voted.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

One-seat Tory Harlow majority hangs in the balance
James Leppard is being investigated amid allegations he posted Islamophobic comments online.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour takes Thurrock as Tories suffer election blows
Conservatives lose control of Thurrock and Basildon councils, and narrowly hold on to Harlow.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour loses control of Oldham Council but holds 6 others
Labour loses Oldham but holds on to Wigan, Tameside and Rochdale councils.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Claire Ward elected as first East Midlands mayor
The new role will cover Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Sunak 'disappointed' over local election losses
Labour wins by-election and string of councils from the Tories, who retain the Tees Valley mayoralty.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour wins York and North Yorkshire mayoral election
Labour's David Skaith becomes the first mayor of York and North Yorkshire.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Tory rebels back off Sunak coup despite losses
Conservatives remain gloomy about the general election but mayoral win provides a psychological boost.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Curtice: Conservatives remain in deep electoral trouble
Labour would have won 34% and Tories 25% if local results were replicated across the country, says Sir John.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Curtice: What results would mean for a national vote
Labour would have won 34% and Tories 25% if local results were replicated across the country, says Sir John.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Kyiv can use British weapons inside Russia - Cameron
UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron says it is up to Ukraine to decide how to use British arms.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

People have had enough of 'out-of-touch' government - Lib Dems leader
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey says the election results show it is time for change.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Lib Dems and Tories keep Hertfordshire strongholds
No seats change hands in Broxbourne while the Lib Dems gain three from Labour in Watford.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Ben Houchen bucks trend to be re-elected in Tees Valley
On a poor night for the Conservatives in local elections, Ben Houchen is returned as the mayor of the Tees Valley.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Starmer tells Sunak his time is up after local defeats
Labour wins by-election and string of councils from the Tories, who retain the Tees Valley mayoralty.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Government defeated in High Court over climate plans
Activists argued that the plan for cutting emissions would not meet the UK's climate targets.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Ben Houchen re-elected Tees Valley Mayor
The Conservative candidate has secured his third term as Tees Valley Mayor.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Reform becoming real opposition to Labour - Tice
The party came third in the Blackpool South by-election, just 117 votes behind the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

'You'd be toast' - Tory MP ribbed over election results
Jonathan Gullis was challenged as local election results began to show a bad night for the Tories.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Key takeaways so far from the local elections
Here's what you need to know after results from around a third of councils and the Blackpool South by-election.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Bad night for Sunak as Tories suffer poll defeats
Labour leader hails huge by-election win as party continues to gain ground in polls across England.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Reform UK: We're the real opposition to Labour
Richard Tice says his party is becoming the "real opposition to the Labour Party" in parts of England and Wales.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Tory chairman describes a 'disappointing night'
Conservative Party Chairman Richard Holden has described the election results so far as "disappointing".

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

What photo ID do you need to vote in elections?
People had to show photo ID at polling stations when voting in the local elections on 2 May.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

MP says Tory colleague must go over abuse claims
Andrea Leadsom calls on Tories to suspend a former council leader due to claims of domestic abuse.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Starmer: Blackpool has sent a message to Rishi Sunak
Keir Starmer calls on the prime minister to "make way".

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

When is the next general election?
The next UK general election has to be held by 28 January 2025, but could take place earlier.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour takes Redditch for first time since 2018
Labour wins overall control on the borough council, with the Conservatives losing 11 seats.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Watch: Key election results... in 90 seconds
Catch-up on some key election results from Thursday night.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour takes Thurrock in night of mixed results
Conservatives lose seats to Labour at Thurrock with results coming in from eight other councils.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour becomes biggest party in Peterborough
The council, which was being run by an independent group, still has no single party with a majority.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour loses control of Oldham Council
Labour loses Oldham but easily holds on to Wigan and Tameside councils.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Bad night for Tories as Labour make local gains
The Conservatives suffer a big by-election defeat as Labour gains ground in polls across England.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Councillor, 18, overwhelmed to win seat from Tories
Daisy Creedon-Blakemore believes she is the youngest councillor in the country.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Lib Dems retain control of Hull City Council
The party loses three seats to Labour, which insists it is heading towards retaking control.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Chris Mason: A rough night for the Conservatives
The party is set for one of its worst local election results as Labour wins the Blackpool South by-election.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Watch: Labour wins Blackpool South by-election
Labour's candidate Chris Webb wins Blackpool South with a huge swing away from the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Labour wins Blackpool South as Tories lose councils
The party won the parliamentary seat with a 7,607 majority and a huge 26% swing from the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Local election results in maps and charts
Analysis of the first wave of results in the local elections 2024.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2024

Who can I vote for in the 2024 local elections?
Analysis of the first wave of results in the local elections 2024.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Conservatives hold seats in Hertfordshire stronghold
No seats change hands in Broxbourne as voter turnout is slightly up on 2023.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Johnson turned away from voting after forgetting ID
The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Polls close in local elections in England and Wales
Voters have cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors, and police and crime commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

More UK students occupy campuses, in Gaza protest
Growing numbers of students occupy several UK campuses, to protest against the war in Gaza.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

In Pictures: Dogs at polling stations
People in England and Wales are voting today - some with the very best in canine company.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

What is the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?
The UK government has passed new legislation to let it send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Who is Kate Forbes, potential SNP leader?
The former finance secretary is considering whether to stand as leader of the SNP.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

UK forecast for slowest growth of richest nations next year
The UK economy will remain "sluggish" due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Voting under way at local polls in England and Wales
Voters can cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors and police and crime commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Voting underway at local polls in England and Wales
Voters can cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors and police and crime commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Yousaf faces FMQs after Swinney launches leadership bid
Humza Yousaf faces First Minister's Questions from opposition party leaders.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

John Swinney gets Kate Forbes' backing to be next first minister
Former deputy FM Swinney is the only candidate so far to officially launch an SNP leadership bid.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Kate Forbes not in the running for SNP leadership
The former finance secretary confirms she will not challenge John Swinney to be Scotland's next first minister.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

What are Thursday's elections and how can I vote?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners on 2 May.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Local polls open in England and Wales
Voters can cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors and police and crime commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Make way, Starmer tells Sunak, as Labour wins by-election and key local results
Labour wins Blackpool South and councils across England, on a bad night for the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Polling stations open for local elections
Voters in parts of England are casting ballots to elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Starmer hails local election results and tells Sunak to make way
Labour wins the Blackpool South by-election and councils across England, on a bad night for the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Labour wins Blackpool South by-election and makes council gains
On a busy night of election results, Labour wins Blackpool South - previously held by the Conservatives - with a large swing.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Labour hails big wins in England as Sunak holds on to Tees Valley victory
Victory in Tees Valley marked a bright spot in a grim night for the Tories, with Labour picking up councils and mayors.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Labour hails big wins in England as Sunak holds onto Tees Valley victory
Victory in Tees Valley marked a bright spot in a grim night for the Tories, with Labour picking up councils and mayors.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

First local election results in as Tories brace for 'difficult' night
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the local elections results could be difficult for the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Counting begins as parties await local election results
Voters in parts of England have cast their ballots to elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Counting under way as Tories brace for 'difficult' election results
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the local elections results could be difficult for the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Early Labour gains as Tories brace for 'difficult' results
Labour gains control of Hartlepool, Thurrock and Rushmoor councils as counting continues following local elections.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Voting takes place for local elections in England and Wales
Voters in parts of England are casting ballots to elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Voting under way as polls open for local elections
Voters in parts of England are casting ballots to elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

Tory Ben Houchen wins Tees Valley despite grim results for Sunak
It came after a bad night for the Conservatives, with Labour winning the Blackpool South by-election and key councils.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2024

John Swinney to announce bid to be first minister
The MSP is expected to launch his campaign at a press conference in Edinburgh on Thursday morning.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2024

Swinney expected to announce first minister bid
The MSP is expected to announce his decision at a press conference in Edinburgh on Thursday morning.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2024

Election polls to open in England and Wales
Voters are to cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors and police and crime commissioners.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2024

Local polls to open in England and Wales
Voters are to cast their ballots for local councillors, mayors and police and crime commissioners.

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