Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership
Outgoing Labour leader of Birmingham council, John Cotton, said the party needed to ‘listen carefully’ to the electorate. Photograph: Jacob…
2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions
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Plaid Cymru wins Welsh Senedd elections, ending 100 years of Labour control
The leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, speaking in Llandudno, said it was a moment 100 years in the…
What next for Labour as Reform wins big in elections? – The Latest
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Nigel Farage hails ‘historic shift in politics’ after Reform UK election gains
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What do the unfolding local election results mean? Our panel responds
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How Labour’s ‘terrible’ night unfolded as Reform surges and Greens and Lib Dems hail wins
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Nige is on full gloat, while Keir clings on with a hunted look in his eyes | John Crace
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Nigel Farage dodges questions on £5m gift from crypto billionaire
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Labour’s better than expected thrashing may allow Starmer to cling on in No 10
The momentum for a decisive challenge to Starmer was not yet in evidence on Friday morning. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PAView image…