Politics
Labour lose control of Durham County Council for the first time in a century
The result has been described as another staggering and historic election outcome in the North-East.
Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor
The Labour candidate had been widely tipped by pollsters to win the election.
Reaction as Angela Rayner sacked as party chairman
Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the decision to remove Ms Rayner was a “cowardly avoidance of responsibility”.
Keir Starmer called out for ‘blatant scapegoating’ as Angela Rayner SACKED as party chair
Is this the start of a civil war between Starmer and the remaining Corbynite MPs?
SNP hopes of a Holyrood majority wane after failing to win key seats
Former first minister Alex Salmond also conceded it is unlikely his new Alba Party will take seats in this election.
Kaukab Stewart becomes first woman of colour to be elected to serve as MSP
"Whilst I may be the first, I will not be the last," she said in her acceptance speech.
Andy Burnham re-elected as Greater Manchester mayor in landslide win
The 'King of the North' took a massive 67.3 per cent of the vote.
Paul Dennett, the ‘sensible socialist’, re-elected as Salford Mayor with increased majority
In his acceptance speech The Labour Mayor took a swipe at the national leadership, saying "the public expect us to pick a side."
Laurence Fox and Richard Tice to open a pub serving ‘only British food’
It will be the "home of free speech and right-wing comedy".