The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024. Source link

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

As well as Labour and the Conservatives, in the English local contests there are the Liberal Democrats, there is Reform UK, there is the Green Party of England and ...

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May. Source link

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 ...