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BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full
Ministers including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips have resigned over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?
A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Phillips among four ministers to quit as Starmer battles for premiership
The Labour MP says there's "nothing bold" about Sir Keir's approach, after he vowed to fight on.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Telford voters' verdict on Prime Minister
Some residents in Telford add their voices to calls for Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

The moment Rhun ap Iorwerth is elected first minister of Wales
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth formally elected Wales' new first minister .

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Watch: What next as PM fights for his job?
Over 80 Labour MPs have now urged Keir Starmer to quit immediately or draw up a timetable to leave.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Jess Phillips resigns as minister adding pressure on Starmer
The Labour MP says there's "nothing bold" about Sir Keir's approach, after he vowed to fight on.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Watch: Reporters shout questions at ministers leaving No 10
Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now
The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Jess Phillips' resignation letter in full
The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Jess Phillips's resignation letter in full
The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Henry Zeffman: PM puts himself back in the game for now
The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Reform councillor suspended for anti-Islam posts
Ben Rowe is suspended over a series of Islamophobic and antisemitic posts on social media.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

UK borrowing costs jump amid uncertainty over PM's future
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party
Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party

BBC Politics
May 12, 2026

Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

Polanski apologises over houseboat council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

Chris Mason: PM confronts his most difficult day as party revolts
A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

Chris Mason: PM hangs on by a thread as party revolts
A dam appears to have broken, with Labour MPs posting their public loss of confidence in the PM, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

PM under pressure as aides quit and MPs call for him to resign
Nearly 60 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech
It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

This Reform UK councillor is a real person, not AI
False claims are spreading about George Boyd, who was elected as a Reform councillor in the east of England.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge
The north London MP wants Sir Keir to set out a timetable for his departure, but the PM has said he would not walk away.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

New Reform councillor quits after race post claims
Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating Islamophobic posts on social media.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

Rhun ap Iorwerth to become Wales' new first minister within days
Three other Senedd parties indicate they will either back his nomination or not oppose him.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

Reform UK councillor quits days after election
Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating racist posts on social media.

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?

BBC Politics
May 11, 2026

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him
The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Chris Mason: Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him
The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

New laws expected to be in the King's Speech
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount
The embattled PM will seek to persuade his MPs not to ditch him as Labour leader in a speech on Monday.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Rayner issues 'last chance' warning to Starmer and backs Burnham to return
In her first comments since Labour's election defeats, the ex-deputy PM calls for bolder action from the prime minister.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Councillor under investigation over racism allegations
Reform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Rayner issues 'last chance' warning to Starmer and backs Burnham's return
In her first comments since Labour's election defeats, the ex-deputy PM calls for bolder action from the prime minister.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Labour MP challenges ministers to move against Starmer
Catherine West threatens to challenge Keir Starmer herself, as minister Bridget Phillipson backs the embattled PM.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth willing to 'take the fight' to Keir Starmer
The Plaid leader says he will "call out" the UK government, if that is needed, as first minister.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Plaid members belt out anthem on Senedd steps
The party held a rally on Saturday and spontaneously belted out the Welsh national anthem.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader
The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly
Leading Tory brands Reform a "cult of personality" but Reform deputy leader says its electoral success has shaken up politics.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Anthony Slaughter: The punk pioneer making Senedd history for the Greens
One of the two new Wales Green party Senedd members once made noise in a South African punk band.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth hopes to be first minister on Tuesday
With the largest Cardiff Bay group, ap Iorwerth needs to win a vote of Senedd members to take over.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

Reform councillor suspended over racism allegations
Reform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday.

BBC Politics
May 10, 2026

'We need to move quickly,' says Labour MP seeking to challenge PM
Catherine West says she is ready to challenge Keir Starmer but minister Bridget Phillipson backs the PM and warns against infighting.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?
Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth
The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

What the 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 09, 2026

Election results at a glance
Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland
Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK
The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Labour lose all seats on Kirklees Council
Reform UK has become the largest party on the council after previously having no representation.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Here's how Reform UK ousted Labour in Calderdale
Labour previously had full control over Calderdale Council since 2019 before they were ousted by Reform UK.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Plaid Cymru wants to run Welsh government on its own, leader says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said he will try to run a minority government after his party's Senedd election triumph.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says
Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?
Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

'Extremely disappointing' results for Labour in Sheffield
Reform UK and the Greens saw big gains in Sheffield's local election.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Ap Iorwerth gives speech on the Senedd steps
Rhup ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, gives speech on Wales' future on the Senedd steps.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

'Starmer's done nothing for the country': Why one heartland council abandoned Labour
In Barnsley, south Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

How do you pronounce Rhun ap Iorwerth?
Plaid Cymru claimed a Senedd election victory to make them the largest party in Wales' parliament.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled
Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

We welcome scrutiny, Reform UK says after major election gains
The party's Zia Yusuf says it won't take voters for granted, following its sweeping election gains.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

How do you pronounce Rhun ap Iorwerth's name?
BBC Wales journalist Megan Davies explains how to pronounce Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

A new political landscape for London sets in
Labour has lost several long-held seats in London, transforming the political infrastructure.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says
A Reform UK spokesman says the party will "welcome scrutiny", following its sweeping election gains.

BBC Politics
May 09, 2026

Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy election losses
Reform makes huge gains in England, as Labour loses power in Wales and the SNP wins fifth term in Scotland.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second
John Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.

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

The Scottish election results - in one minute
Watch the highlights from Scottish election results day.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

'Rob hasn't spoken to me': Watch awkward reunion of former Tory ministers
Robert Jenrick and Victoria Atkins, both former Tory ministers, were reunited during the BBC's election coverage for the first time in an awkward exchange.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Plaid Cymru ready to run Wales, leader says, after Labour's historic Senedd election collapse
Plaid Cymru becomes the biggest party in the Welsh Parliament, ending Labour's century long election winning streak in Wales.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

The Conservatives become Swindon's biggest party
The party did not gain enough seats to take control of the council after an unexpected result.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

'Seismic shift at Leeds City Council after local elections'
Leeds City Council saw devastating Labour losses and gains from Reform and Green.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth: From party disarray to brink of power
A profile of the broadcaster-turned-politician poised to be Plaid Cymru's first first minister.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

At a glance: Election results so far
Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council
Labour ran the council for more than 50 years but a new raft of Reform councillors are now in power.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Five election moments you may have missed
Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy elections losses
Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility as Labour reels from results across England, Scotland and Wales.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Winners and losers of Cheltenham Borough Council's election
It was good news for Liberal Democrat borough councillors - while other parties struggled.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

'We are forecasting the SNP will not have an overall majority'
Professor Sir John Curtice says the SNP are performing at the "higher end of expectations" but will not secure an overall majority.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Green Party's first MS: 'A historic breakthrough'
Anthony Slaughter speaks after becoming the first Green representative in the Senedd.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

'Labour are being wiped out by Reform' - Farage
Nigel Farage has said that the trend so far shows Labour is being "wiped out" by his party as elections results come in.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Starmer: I'm not going to walk away and plunge country into chaos
PM Sir Keir Starmer says he's "not going to walk away" after early English council results show Reform picking up seats in former Labour heartlands.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable
Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Former Walsall Council leader says campaign was 'toxic'
Mike Bird has been a councillor in Walsall for 46 years.

BBC Politics
May 08, 2026

Reform Wales leader's speech after winning seat
Dan Thomas gives a speech after winning a seat in the Casnewydd Islwyn constituency.

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