Former junior minister Catherine West says that unless a cabinet minister comes forward to challenge the PM by Monday, she will

Sweeping losses will heap pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who said he had no plans to step aside despite the “very tough” picture.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, a former journalist, led his party to the most seats in the Welsh Parliament, ousting the Labour Party, which had long held sway, and beating Reform U.K.

Disregard from UK Labour and struggling public services are just some of reasons behind ‘astonishing’ collapse

The 2026 elections are shaping up to be a seismic moment for politics in the UK. Across England’s local elections, Labour is facing up to a devastating result while Reform UK has picked up hundreds of seats. Throughout the day as results come in from across England, Scotland and Wales, our panel is providing context, analysis and expert insights.

Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest.

Anas Sarwar has insisted he will "absolutely" stay on as Scottish Labour leader, despite his party recording their worst ever result at a Scottish Parliament election. Labour lost four seats last week, returning just 17 of the 129 seats available.

A REBEL Labour MP has doubled down on her threat to launch a leadership bid if the party doesn’t decide on a new Prime Minister today. Ex-minister Catherine West urged the Cabinet to