Politics
Reactions as Laurence Fox loses £10k deposit
He joined an illustrious list of candidates who have been left short changed after they failed to pick up the requisite number of votes.
Efforts to limit Lords numbers being ‘undone’ by PM appointments, say peers
A committee has recommended enshrining the pledge into law as a ‘voluntary approach is no longer working’.
Starmer hires new strategist as fallout over Labour election results continues
The Labour leader stripped his deputy Angela Rayner of her chairman position in a move criticised by left-wing MPs.
Flashback: To when Jeremy Corbyn addressed hundreds of thousands of people at the Durham Miners’ Gala
Labour lost its majority on the Durham County Council last night for the first time in 100 years.
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.