Politics
Elections, government, and policy—from multiple perspectives. Ordered by original publication date from each source.
Harris accuses Trump allies of trying to ‘rig’ 2026 midterms after Virginia court tosses redistricting measure
Kamala Harris claims Virginia Supreme Court ruling on redistricting maps boosts Trump's alleged effort to rig the 2026 midterm elections for Republicans.
Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?
Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.
Trump warns college sports could be ‘lost forever’ as committee pushes changes, Congress urged to act
President Trump ramps up pressure on Congress to overhaul college sports, warning the system faces an out-of-control financial arms race ahead.
How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections
Duffys fire back after Pete Buttigieg, husband attack new road trip TV series: 'Radical, miserable left'
Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos-Duffy fire back after Pete Buttigieg and his husband attack their upcoming "Great American Road Trip" reality TV series.
Seth Moulton closing gap on progressive Democrat Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate primary
A new Emerson College poll shows Sen. Ed Markey's lead over Rep. Seth Moulton shrinking to 5 points in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary.
Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth
The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.
What the election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.
Election results at a glance
Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.
Trump responds to reports FDA chief Mark Makary could be fired: 'Know nothing about it'
Trump downplays reports he plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary over a vape approval dispute, telling reporters he knows nothing about it.
How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland
Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.
SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK
The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.
PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled
Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.
Inside the US military playbook to cripple Iran if nuclear talks collapse
Deep mistrust between the U.S. and Iran leaves nuclear talks fragile, with analysts warning of a phased military campaign if diplomacy fails entirely.
Labour lose all seats on Kirklees Council
Reform UK has become the largest party on the council after previously having no representation.
California abortion pill suppliers plot workarounds ahead of Supreme Court mifepristone decision
Abortion pill makers are crafting backup plans as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on mifepristone restrictions, with a key deadline on May 11.
Here's how Reform UK ousted Labour in Calderdale
Labour previously had full control over Calderdale Council since 2019 before they were ousted by Reform UK.
Plaid Cymru wants to run Welsh government on its own, leader says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said he will try to run a minority government after his party's Senedd election triumph.
Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says
Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.
Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?
Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
'Extremely disappointing' results for Labour in Sheffield
Reform UK and the Greens saw big gains in Sheffield's local election.
Ap Iorwerth gives speech on the Senedd steps
Rhup ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, gives speech on Wales' future on the Senedd steps.
California professor accused of killing pro-Israel protester will 'likely' avoid lengthy prison sentence
Loay Alnaji pled guilty to manslaughter for hitting Paul Kessler with a megaphone at a 2023 California protest, and now potentially just faces probation.
LGBTQ ‘lavender graduations’ set to take place at major Christian colleges, including one with a drag show
Prominent Catholic colleges hold separate "lavender graduation" ceremonies for LGBTQ+ students, with one school planning to include a drag performance.