Politics
Labour wins fewer votes than it did under Corbyn in 2019
Labour has secured 63 per cent of the seats in the Commons with 34 per cent of the vote
Green Party ‘achieved everything we set out to do’ after winning four seats
"It shows that there’s people out there really, really ready and crying out for our message."
Civil Service guidance over Tory government’s Rwanda plans lawful, judge rules
The FDA trade union took legal action against the Cabinet Office over the Civil Service Code and removals to the East African nation.
Business chiefs welcome ‘clarity’ of landslide Labour election victory
The bosses of Octopus, Currys, Admiral Taverns and others urged the new Government to focus on growth and follow through on pro-business pledges.
‘Grim briefings’ on nuclear option await Starmer on first day as PM
Each of Britain’s four nuclear-armed submarines carries a handwritten letter from the prime minister with orders in case Britain is wiped out.
Runners and riders: Who will vie to replace Rishi Sunak as leader of the Tories?
After the Tories suffered a heavy defeat at the General Election, who could take over from Rishi Sunak as the party leader?
Brussels chiefs signal desire for closer UK partnership after Starmer victory
Eight years since Brexit vote, European Council president Charles Michel said the UK and Europe are ‘crucial partners’ as he congratulated Sir Keir.
Urgent need for Labour to kick-start economic growth, say business groups
The run-up to the election saw both parties focus heavily on the economy following a turbulent few years.
Nigella Lawson, Russell T Davies and Carol Vorderman celebrate Tory defeat
The ousting of Liz Truss and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg was highlighted by a number of stars.