When all the results were declared – after more than 16 hours of counting – the SNP had 58 MSPs – seven short of a majority.

The Scottish Conservative leader said he was happy with his party’s campaign, saying it had focused on the real issues that matter to voters.

Reform UK’s Scottish leader has said his party is “behind the curve” north of the border, as he branded opponents “disrespectful” for not staying until the end of an election count.

The Conservatives have retained control of Harrow Council, increasing their majority in the 2026 elections as Labour loses ...

With all votes counted, Plaid have 43 seats, Reform UK 34, Labour nine, the Welsh Conservatives seven, Greens two and one Liberal Democrat.

Ministers have rallied round Sir Keir Starmer to defend his premiership as backbench calls for a change of leader intensified following a disastrous set of local election results. Efforts to shore up ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he would not walk away from his job but even allies conceded the results had been ‘brutal’ for Labour.