politics
Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex
Nigel Farage’s party celebrates gaining Essex County Council. Source link
Reform gains control of Newcastle-under-Lyme in historic night for party
The party’s Richard Tice says voters have turned out to “repaint the red wall, the turquoise wall”. Source link
Labour loses control of Exeter after 14 years
Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats also make gains while the Conservatives lose a seat. Source link
Tough election results hurt but don't weaken my resolve, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility after early results see Labour lose seats and Reform UK make ground. Source link
Local elections are 'microcosm for what's happening nationally'
Politics professor Andrew Russell spoke to BBC Radio Manchester Source link
Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats
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. Source link
Election results so far at a glance – and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight. Source link
Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election
Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon. Source link
Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning Welsh elections
Labour sources have told the BBC the party’s century-long winning run is expected to come to an end. Source link
What happens at a polling station before it opens?
Voters across the country are turning out but what happens in the lead up to the doors opening? Source link