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.

Election results in UK bad news for Labour

Results from municipal and regional elections signaled major gains for the right-wing populist Reform U.K. and steep losses for Labour.

By Stephen Castle

Most Labour members think Starmer cannot revive party fortunes, poll finds

Exclusive: Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is preferred choice of new leader for 42% of those surveyed Full results from England, Scotland and Wales The majority of Labour members say they do not believe Keir Starmer can turn around the party’s fortunes, while 45% say the prime minister should step down. The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was the first preference for 42% of members, who were asked to rank their preferred successor. Continue reading...

By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?

Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.

Without Prime Minister Starmer at the helm, things can only get worse for us all

Editorial: A change of leadership may one day be inevitable – but in spite of a poor set of local election results, Labour must keep Keir and carry on

By Editorial

Keir Starmer Just Survived His Worst Week, But The Gilt Market Is Not Convinced

UK PM Starmer says he won't resign after local elections deliver big losses for Labour party

Starmer said he took responsibility for the “very tough” results, which saw his party lose more than half the seats it was defending, but would not quit.

Tracked: the Labour MPs calling for Keir Starmer to go

Read their statements on the Prime Minister's future

By Megan Kenyon

UK Labour suffers historic local election wipeout as Reform surges

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility for the losses but vowed to fight on amid calls for him to resign.

‘I’m not going to walk away’ – Starmer vows to fight on after crushing losses in elections in England, Scotland and Wales

British prime minister Keir Starmer vowed to stay in office to “deliver change” after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in English local elections and parliamentary votes in Scotland and Wales, deepening doubts over his ability to govern.

UK PM Starmer vows to fight on after local polls drubbing

“I am not going to walk away and plunge the country into chaos,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said after Labour’s heavy losses in the local elections.

Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy election losses

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will not quit as prime minister and "plunge the country into chaos", as Labour reels from significant election losses.

By David Apinga