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The SNP has won a fifth successive Scottish Parliament election with 58 seats, falling short of the 65-seat majority needed. Reform UK and Labour tied for second place with 17 seats each, while the Scottish Greens achieved a record 15 seats including their first constituency victories.
Plaid Cymru's leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says he is ready to form the Welsh government after his party won 43 seats in a historic Senedd election, with Reform UK coming second and Labour collapsing to third place for the first time in a century.
Following Labour's disastrous performance in local elections, at least a dozen Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to resign or set a timetable for his departure, with many blaming the Prime Minister's toxicity with voters for the party's poor results.
Sir Keir Starmer insists he will not quit as prime minister as Labour faces significant election defeats across England, Scotland and Wales, with Reform UK emerging as the big winner and some Labour MPs calling for his departure.
Reform UK has won hundreds of seats and taken control of more councils in England, with party leader Nigel Farage declaring a "truly historic shift in British politics" as the party demonstrates strength in both traditional Conservative and Labour strongholds.
The Green Party of England and Wales achieved significant local election gains, including winning control of three councils and electing its first-ever mayors, with leader Zack Polanski declaring two-party politics "dead and buried."
Sir Keir Starmer insists he will not resign as Labour suffers significant election losses across England, Scotland and Wales, with Reform UK emerging as the big winner and some Labour MPs calling for his departure.
Following Labour's disastrous performance in recent elections, at least a dozen Labour MPs have publicly called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign or set a timetable for his departure, with many blaming the Prime Minister's unpopularity with voters for the party's losses.
The Green Party celebrated significant local election gains including its first-ever elected mayors and increased representation across England, Wales, and Scotland, with leader Zack Polanski declaring two-party politics "dead and buried."
The 2026 elections across England, Wales, and Scotland produced moments of human interest and quirkiness amid thousands of candidates competing for seats, from a former Big Brother star's reform victory to a doctor candidate assisting a rival politician in medical need.
Reform UK has secured hundreds of seats and control of multiple councils across England, including its first London borough in Havering, with party leader Nigel Farage declaring a "historic shift in British politics" as the party gains ground in traditional Conservative and Labour strongholds.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of choosing military action over diplomacy, as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz with both sides accusing each other of attacks.
The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains how Labour's recent election losses have left Sir Keir Starmer in a "vulnerable position" as the party faces mounting political pressure.
Analysis of local election results reveals significant fragmentation in British politics, with Reform UK emerging as the clear winner, while both Labour and Conservative parties suffer substantial losses in support.
Early results from English council elections show Reform UK as the major winner with hundreds of seats gained, while Labour has lost control of eight councils and the Conservatives have also seen significant losses across dozens of seats.
Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall, expressing gratitude for birthday messages from around the world. The BBC will air a 90-minute celebration hosted by Kirsty Young, featuring appearances from celebrities and live music tied to his most famous wildlife series.
Reform UK surges ahead in local elections with substantial seat gains, while Labour loses nearly half of their defended seats including significant losses in key constituencies like Tameside and Wigan. The emerging results show a fragmented political landscape with turnout notably higher at 43% compared to 2022.
Reform UK has made significant gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results, with the full picture emerging as Scotland, Wales and English councils announce results. The elections represent a key test for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer following the 2024 general election.
The WHO has stated that a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship does not represent the beginning of a pandemic, as the virus spreads through close contact unlike COVID-19. Three deaths have been confirmed among the hundreds of passengers from the luxury cruise that departed Argentina in April.
US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire remains in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each accusing the other of initiating the attack. The incident occurs as negotiations continue on a potential 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the conflict.