Politics
Idea Ireland could join Rwanda scheme ‘more satire than news’, says Taoiseach
Simon Harris dismissed the suggestion and made clear Ireland would pursue its own policy on migration.
Lee Anderson dismantled by Nick Robinson in bruising interview
The Reform UK MP was forced to field questions about politicians having regular broadcasting slots on GB News.
Labour concedes defeat in Tees Valley mayoral contest
The Tees Valley result is due to be announced on Friday afternoon.
Tory chairman urges MPs to ‘wait through weekend’ amid local election drubbing
Richard Holden admitted it had been a disappointing night for his party, but insisted the widespread losses are ‘typical for a Government in midterm’.
Labour wins big in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s constituency
Labour's Clare Moody romped home in the police and crime commissioner election in Avon and Somerset by 4,900 votes.
Greens on track for ‘best performance yet’ in English local elections
Impressive gains in the North East suggest the party could be on track for a historic performance in the local elections.
TUC chief: Conservatives do not understand ‘value of school leadership’
Paul Nowak, general secretary of the TUC, will call for a government that ‘respects’ headteachers.
People of Blackpool South have spoken for Britain, Labour’s newest MP says
Chris Webb won Blackpool South with 10,825 votes as the Tories were adrift in second with 3,218 votes.
Local elections 2024: Key results so far
"The narrative developing so far is one of large Conservative losses."