Labour Loses Senedd Control in Historic Defeat
Labour lost control of the Senedd for the first time, with the first minister losing her seat. Plaid Cymru leads with 43 seats, Reform UK has 34, and no majority reached.
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Zelenskyy 'permits' Moscow Victory Day parade
Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree allowing Russia's Victory Day parade, ensuring Red Square is excluded from attacks. Ukraine and Russia confirmed a three-day ceasefire from 9-11 May.
Blind Date: Student and Campaigner Meet
Jonathan, 23, a student, and Katie, 27, an environmental campaigner, share their blind date experience, from first impressions to whether they'd meet again.
Reform UK Hails 'Historic Day' as Labour Suffers Major Losses
Reform UK celebrates historic gains in local elections, winning Essex County Council. Labour suffers heavy losses in England and Wales, with leader Keir Starmer facing calls to resign.
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Findlay Vows to Continue as Scottish Tory Leader After Losses
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay expresses disappointment over election losses but remains committed to leading the party, blaming Reform UK for splitting the unionist vote.
Swinney Told to Drop Referendum Push After SNP Losses
John Swinney faces demands to abandon independence referendum plans after SNP lost seats, finishing seven short of a majority. Critics say no mandate.
Vatican Signals Openness but Limits in LGBTQ+ Outreach
The Vatican under Pope Leo XIV shows openness to LGBTQ+ Catholics through a synod report featuring gay testimonies, but reiterates limits on same-sex blessings, sparking mixed reactions.
Opposition Vows to Fight Until Final Ballot in By-Election
The federal opposition campaigns hard in the Farrer by-election, where One Nation could win its first lower-house seat, threatening the coalition's hold.
Swinney claims emphatic win but SNP falls short of majority
John Swinney's SNP won the most seats in the Scottish Parliament election but fell seven short of a majority, while Labour tied with Reform UK for second place.
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Burnham Poised to Challenge Starmer After Labour Rout
Andy Burnham is ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership after devastating local elections, with allies claiming he will not be stopped this time.
Scottish Lib Dems rule out SNP coalition, open to issue support
Scottish Liberal Democrats rule out coalition with SNP but offer issue-by-issue backing for John Swinney's minority government after best result since 2007.
Labour Routed: Starmer on Borrowed Time as Reform Surges
Labour suffers catastrophic losses in local elections, with Reform UK surging and Greens making gains. Starmer's leadership in doubt as voters reject two-party system.
Google Settles $50M Lawsuit Over Alleged Racial Bias
Google has settled a $50 million lawsuit brought by Black employees alleging systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and career advancement, including commitments to pay equity and transparency measures.
Reform UK leader hits out at 'disrespectful' rivals
Malcolm Offord says Reform is 'behind the curve' in Scotland, criticises opponents for leaving count early, and eyes first minister role.
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Farage: Historic Shift as Reform UK Surges in Local Elections
Nigel Farage claims a historic political shift as Reform UK makes significant gains in local elections, reshaping the political landscape.
Farage Hails 'Historic Shift' as Reform UK Wins Big
Nigel Farage celebrates Reform UK's gains in local elections, taking control of Essex, Havering, and Sunderland, but some results suggest the party may have peaked.
Swinney Declares Victory for SNP in Holyrood Election
John Swinney declares victory for the SNP in the Holyrood elections after Labour is comprehensively beaten. The Scottish Greens win their first constituency seats.
Reform UK Wins Big in Northern England Council Elections
Reform UK won control of Sunderland, Barnsley, Gateshead, and South Tyneside councils, ending decades of Labour dominance in northern England's 'red wall'.
Plaid Cymru Wins Welsh Senedd, Ends Labour Century
Plaid Cymru wins Welsh Senedd elections, ending 100 years of Labour control. Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth ready to form government, Reform UK second.
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2026 Elections: Labour's Historic Losses Mapped
Labour suffers heavy losses in 2026 local elections, losing ground to Reform, Greens, SNP, and Plaid Cymru across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Swinney Leads SNP to Fifth Holyrood Win
John Swinney has led the SNP to a record fifth consecutive Holyrood victory, but without an overall majority, as he prepares to be reappointed First Minister.
Scottish Tory Leader: Tough Election Expected, Reform Cost Seats
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay says his party expected a tough election after losing at least 12 seats, blaming Reform UK for splitting the vote and allowing the SNP to win.
Fergus Ewing Defeated: End of Holyrood Political Dynasty
Fergus Ewing, former SNP minister and member of Scotland's most famous political family, lost his seat as an independent, ending a 27-year Ewing presence in the Scottish Parliament.
Starmer Under Fire After Labour's Local Election Rout
Ministers rally around Sir Keir Starmer as Labour suffers heavy losses in local, Senedd, and Holyrood elections, with backbench MPs calling for a leadership change.
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Swinney: Downing Street has ‘a lot of listening to do’
SNP leader John Swinney says the UK government must respect Scotland after Labour’s defeat, as his party claims victory in the Holyrood election with a pro-independence majority.
Plaid Cymru Set to Form Next Welsh Government
Plaid Cymru wins 43 seats in Senedd election, Labour suffers catastrophic defeat with First Minister losing her seat. Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says party is ready to form government.
Starmer Faces Leadership Pressure After Local Election Loss
Ministers rally behind Keir Starmer as backbench calls for his resignation grow following Labour's disastrous local election results, with losses in councils, Senedd, and Holyrood.
Starmer Ministers Rally as Election Losses Fuel Leadership Calls
Ministers defend Sir Keir Starmer after disastrous local elections, but backbench MPs demand a change of leader, with some calling for an orderly transition.
Labour Loses Wales for First Time as Starmer Faces Backlash
Labour suffers a historic defeat in Wales, losing its majority for the first time ever. First Minister Eluned Morgan resigns after losing her seat, as Greens and Reform make gains, sparking mutiny against Starmer.
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Tories and Reform urged to unite to stop hard-Left govt
Senior Tory Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg calls for a pact between Conservatives and Reform UK to prevent a hard-Left coalition government, as local election results show potential for a right-wing alliance.
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