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BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Senedd election counting continues with dramatic Labour defeat expected
Labour sources tell the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Labour group leader calls for Keir Starmer to resign
Councillor Daren Hale says Keir Starmer has "failed to get the message across".

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Senedd election counting begins with dramatic Labour defeat expected
Labour sources tell the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Tough election results hurt but don't weaken my resolve, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility after early results see Labour lose seats and Reform UK make ground.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Local elections are 'microcosm for what's happening nationally'
Politics professor Andrew Russell spoke to BBC Radio Manchester

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Reform gains control of Newcastle-under-Lyme in historic night for party
The party's Richard Tice says voters have turned out to "repaint the red wall, the turquoise wall".

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Labour loses control of Exeter after 14 years
Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats also make gains while the Conservatives lose a seat.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats
So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Chris Mason: Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats
So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

What early election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing - across the UK and who's won in your area, using our interactive tool.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

When will we know election results in England, Scotland and Wales?
Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election
Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

What's the result in my area?
Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for.

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

When will we know the results for the England, Scotland and Wales elections?
Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales
Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

What happens at a polling station before it opens?
Voters across the country are turning out but what happens in the lead up to the doors opening?

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

What you need to know about the elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

Man arrested for selling Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone
McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations
Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.

BBC Politics
May 07, 2026

Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections?
Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

When will the elections results come in?
In Scotland and Wales counting will begin on Friday, while in England results are expected to start coming overnight.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

Who can I vote for in my area?
Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

What could Reading's housing situation look like?
With local elections taking place in Reading on Thursday, housing issues loom large for voters.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections
A final push for votes is under way on the last day of campaigning ahead of elections across England, Scotland and Wales.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.

BBC Politics
May 06, 2026

Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman
The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

Chris Mason: Campaign sprint ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

Gruff Rhys joins Senedd postal ballot criticism in Cardiff
Cardiff Council investigates after some postal voters - including Super Furries' singer Gruff Rhys - have not received ballots.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says
The Reform UK leader says the gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all".

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks
The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

Voter anger as council 'urgently' investigates missing ballots for Welsh election
Cardiff Council says it is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says
The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

What photo ID will you need to vote in the elections?
Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

What photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?
Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

Inciting antisemitism will not be tolerated, Starmer warns Iran
The prime minister promises to tackle "malign threats" at a Downing Street summit focused on antisemitism.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

Starmer to host No 10 summit to tackle antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

Council investigates as postal vote problems leave ballots undelivered
Cardiff Council says it is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots.

BBC Politics
May 05, 2026

'Urgent' council investigation after postal vote problems leave ballots undelivered
Cardiff Council says it is investigating after some postal voters said they had not received their ballots.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2026

Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2026

Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?
The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

BBC Politics
May 04, 2026

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".

BBC Politics
May 04, 2026

UK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says
The UK is "discussing participating" in a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing
The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer will meet leaders at the European Political Community summit in Armenia on Monday.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

Reform candidate brands Banks' comment racist
Arron Banks posted "Welsh lad?" on X in response to a Plaid Cymru video fronted by a black community organiser.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response
The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers' response because it was "not the appropriate forum".

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

Polanski stands by concerns over police response to Golders Green attack
The Green Party leader previously apologised for "sharing a tweet in haste" about the knife attack on Wednesday.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

Can you pronounce your constituency?
Constituency names in the Senedd election are all in Welsh. Can you pronounce them?

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

Will an M4 relief road ever be given the green light?
Wales' Senedd election has seen the potential for an M4 relief road return as a political issue.

BBC Politics
May 03, 2026

Election tram talk: Midlands Metro passengers on homelessness and shops
Passengers on the tram system in Wolverhampton deliver their thoughts ahead of polling day on 7 May.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

Tories pledge to tighten household benefit cap rules
The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood called on Badenoch to personally apologise after the video was posted online.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
Believe it or not, Thursday's local elections aren't just about the PM's fate - there's plenty more at stake.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests
The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond
In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

The big issues and key flashpoints from Scotland's election campaign
BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell examines what we have learned during the Holyrood election campaign.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

The battle to take political control of Birmingham
The number of candidates and challengers from non-traditional parties make results hard to predict.

BBC Politics
May 02, 2026

Profile
Dame Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit
Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising police
Green Party leader sorry for sharing post condemning actions of police officers who arrested suspect in Golders Green attack.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Kemi Badenoch use of Bloody Sunday footage 'disgusting', says MP
The footage of soldiers on Bloody Sunday appeared in a Conservative Party video opposing reforms to the Legacy Act.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Polanski faces criticism over knife attack comments
It comes after the Green leader shared a post condemning police officers who arrested the suspect in the Golders Green attack.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Greens pledge £15 minimum wage for all workers
The party accuses the Labour government of watering down its promises on workers' rights.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Bin strike deal 'gets done when it gets done'
MP Jess Phillips on the 14-month bin dispute in Birmingham ahead of next week's local elections.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics
London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

Why Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented modern British politics
London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

BBC Politics
May 01, 2026

What are the issues in the suburb that keeps changing its mind?
Nothing is set in stone for voters in Hampton Vale, built on the site of a former brickworks.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Restore Britain party refunds crypto project's donations
A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Met chief defends knife attack officers after criticism from Zack Polanski
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts
The two women remain in police custody, according to the Metropolitan Police.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

'Globalise the intifada' chant is racist, says Starmer
The prime minister said the use of the chant on marches had left Jews feeling scared and intimidated.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Elections watchdog considers looking into £5m gift to Farage
Reform UK mega donor Christopher Harborne gave the money to Nigel Farage in early 2024.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

We would end Birmingham bin strikes, says Tory leader
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch spoke to BBC Radio WM ahead of the local elections on 7 May.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Reform's deputy Welsh leader U-turns mid-interview after Farage intervention
Helen Jenner refused to call for a member to apologise over a comment before learning Nigel Farage had done so.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Starmer heckled during Golders Green visit
Protesters gathered as the prime minister arrived in the north London suburb where two men were stabbed.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

'Vote Plaid Cymru' gaffe from Welsh Labour leader
Eluned Morgan accidentally told Labour members to "vote Plaid Cymru" at an event ahead of the election.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

New rules won't stop me donating, says billionaire Reform backer
Christopher Harborne tells the Telegraph he could return to the UK to get around a donations cap.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

'Vote Plaid Cymru' says Welsh Labour first minister in speech slip-up
Eluned Morgan told reporters "we're all a little bit exhausted" after making the gaffe.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Labour first minister tells supporters to vote for Plaid Cymru in slip-up
Eluned Morgan told reporters "we're all a little bit exhausted" after making the gaffe.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Bank of England hints at higher rates as Iran war fuels inflation
The Bank of England votes for no immediate change to borrowing costs as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Interest rates held at 3.75% as uncertainty over Iran war continues
The Bank of England votes for no change to borrowing costs as policymakers monitor the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2026

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the issue is being treated as an "absolute priority" but does not agree it constitutes a national emergency.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2026

Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues
Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2026

We can't abolish leasehold overnight, minister says
Matthew Pennycook rejects criticism the government is dragging its feet on leasehold reform.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2026

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears
The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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