BBC Politics8 May 2026
Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics, says Farage
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.
BBC Politics8 May 2026
No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.
The Guardian Politics8 May 2026
These election results don’t mean tacking left or right, but delivering for the whole country | Keir Starmer
In the coming days I will be setting out our path to break with the status quo once and for all by building a stronger and fairer UK These were very tough election results. It hurts to lose brilliant local candidates and leaders – friends and colleagues who represent the best of the Labour party. I take responsibility for that and feel it very deeply. It is right we reflect and learn the right lessons. While the results will understandably lead to much debate about what’s changed in British poli
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
'Rob hasn't spoken to me': Watch awkward reunion of former Tory ministers
Robert Jenrick and Victoria Atkins, both former Tory ministers, were reunited during the BBC’s election coverage for the first time in an awkward exchange.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
The Conservatives become Swindon's biggest party
The party did not gain enough seats to take control of the council after an unexpected result.
Sky News Politics8 May 2026
Labour loses its birthplace and heartlands in Wales
Labour has lost its birthplace and its heartlands.
BBC Politics8 May 2026
'Seismic shift at Leeds City Council after local elections'
Leeds City Council saw devastating Labour losses and gains from Reform and Green.
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The Guardian Politics8 May 2026
Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership
Reform, Greens and pro-Gaza independents make significant gains, although no party has yet won majority Elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions Latest news updates and analysis from election night The Labour party’s 14-year leadership in Birmingham has come to an end after Reform, Greens and pro-Gaza independents made significant gains in the UK’s second-largest city. No party has yet won an overall majority at Birmingham city council, one of Europe’s largest local au
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.
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BBC Politics8 May 2026
Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.
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