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…