Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.

The party's Zia Yusuf says it won't take voters for granted, following its sweeping election gains.

The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.

The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.

Labour ran the council for more than 50 years but a new raft of Reform councillors are now in power.

Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats also make gains while the Conservatives lose a seat.

Nigel Farage's party celebrates winning Essex County Council and Thurrock Council.

McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.

The party's Richard Tice says voters have turned out to "repaint the red wall, the turquoise wall".

A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country.

The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.

Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.

After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.

Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role.

The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

The Reform UK leader says the gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all".

The UK is "discussing participating" in a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine, the prime minister says.

Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.

See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.

A profile of the broadcaster-turned-politician poised to be Plaid Cymru's first first minister.

John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

Check whether your MP voted for or against a parliamentary investigation into whether the PM misled the Commons.

Former top Foreign Office civil servant Sir Philip Barton and ex-No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney are answering MPs' questions.

As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.

This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.

The NHS and childcare are two of the main topics debated by political leaders in Carmarthen.

Cat Little, the top official at the Cabinet Office, tells MPs "due process" was followed in the appointment.

Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.

Since the 1990s, devolved governments across the UK have worked alongside the Westminster Parliament.

Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.

Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.

The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities

The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Reform UK has become the largest party on the council after previously having no representation.

Labour previously had full control over Calderdale Council since 2019 before they were ousted by Reform UK.

Reform UK and the Greens saw big gains in Sheffield's local election.

Rhup ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, gives speech on Wales' future on the Senedd steps.

In Barnsley, south Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control.