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BBC Politics23 Feb 2026

Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals

The party's new home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be a "burning" priority for a Reform UK government.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

What is the turnout in this election?

Political correspondent Phil Sim analyses the turnout in this election with prior Scottish Parliamentary elections.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Labour group leader calls for Keir Starmer to resign

Councillor Daren Hale says Keir Starmer has "failed to get the message across".

BBC Politics8 May 2026

Tough election results hurt but don't weaken my resolve, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility after early results see Labour lose seats and Reform UK make ground.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Local elections are 'microcosm for what's happening nationally'

Politics professor Andrew Russell spoke to BBC Radio Manchester

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Senedd election counting begins with dramatic Labour defeat expected

Labour sources tell the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Reform gains control of Newcastle-under-Lyme in historic night for party

The party's Richard Tice says voters have turned out to "repaint the red wall, the turquoise wall".

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Labour loses control of Exeter after 14 years

Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats also make gains while the Conservatives lose a seat.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

Chris Mason: Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats

So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

BBC Politics8 May 2026

Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats

So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

BBC Politics8 May 2026

Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election

Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.

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