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Sky News Politics9 May 2026

Starmer should carry on as PM, but 'more of the same is not acceptable', says Harriet Harman

Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.

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Sky News Politics9 May 2026

What changes if Zack Polanski is an MP?

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BBC Politics9 May 2026

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.

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BBC Politics8 May 2026

The Scottish election results - in one minute

Watch the highlights from Scottish election results day.

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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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