The Guardian also leads with the government's climb down, focusing on the angry reaction from Labour MPs. "Most councillors feel devastated ... many didn't want to cancel elections. They ...

David DeansWales political reporterSenedd Cymru/Welsh ParliamentThe Welsh Labour government say the proposed bill will help build "stronger foundations for Welsh democracy"A proposed law to make it illegal for politicians ...

Laura CressTechnology reporterGetty ImagesA firm considered one of the leading global voices in encryption has cancelled the announcement of its leadership election results after an official lost the encrypted ...

Brendan HughesBBC News NI political reporterLiam McBurney/PAThe voting age is currently 18 for all elections in Northern Ireland - but that will change soonPeople aged 16 and 17 will ...

Becky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesKnife-edge Runcorn by-electionReform UK won its first Parliamentary by-election, taking Runcorn and Helsby from Labour by just six votes after a recountReform candidate Sarah Pochin got ...

BBCVoters in some parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 1 May.These are the first local elections since the general election was held in July 2024.Which ...

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have promised "grown-up, adult" politics ahead of next year's Senedd election.Their leader Jane Dodds said her deal to pass the Welsh government's budget last month ...

BBCBBC Verify has been fact-checking the political parties during this election campaign and seen some questionable claims at the forefront of the debate.If you are still making up your ...

PAPolling centres open at 07:00 local time on FridayVoters head to the polls across the Republic of Ireland in the local and European elections.A total of 949 city and ...

Polling stations open at 07:00 BST to vote in police and crime commissioner elections. Source link

Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May? Source link

Twenty firms have signed an accord pledging to stop voters being deceived but critics say it lacks teeth. Source link