Net migration into UK almost halved in 2025, official figures show – politics live
Net migration to the UK stood at an estimated 171,000 in the year to December 2025, down nearly a half…
Rachel Reeves tells foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler good manners matter
Rachel Reeves hits back at petrol station heckler – video Rachel Reeves tells foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler good manners matter…
Starmer says he will back Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate ‘100%’ – UK politics live
Jessica Elgot is the Guardian’s deputy political editor. Keir Starmer has been visiting Labour HQ this morning and speaking to…
2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions
Keir Starmer’s party lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England. These maps…
Nige is on full gloat, while Keir clings on with a hunted look in his eyes | John Crace
Nigel Farage said he hoped Keir Starmer would stay on as prime minister as he was Reform UK’s ‘biggest asset’.…
Pink hair and red herrings: viral quiz invites you to guess politicians’ stripes from their photos
Green candidates were the easiest to identify, according to the game’s statistics, guessed correctly by 37.5% of players. Photograph: Jack…
Labour’s disastrous night puts focus on Keir Starmer’s future as leader
Keir Starmer working in the call centre at Labour HQ during the election campaign. He has reportedly brought in extra…
Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains
Labour observer at the vote count in Hartlepool where Reform swept all 12 seats up for grabs. Photograph: Ian Forsyth/Getty…
Major test for Labour as polls open in English, Scottish and Welsh elections
A person outside a polling station shortly before the polls open, in London. Photograph: Kevin Coombs/ReutersView image in fullscreenA person…
Election results timeline: when do key battlegrounds in England, Scotland and Wales report?
Keir Starmer joins supporters in London on 5 May. Party analysts estimate Labour will lose nearly 2,000 seats. Photograph: Carl…