UK elections 20269 hrs agoParties fail to elect leader after local electionsLiberal Democrat David King was four votes short and no alternative leader was elected9 hrs ago5 days agoGreen by-elections may cost up to £250,000A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections.5 days ago6 days agoTory and Reform deal in place to run councilThe Conservatives will run Basildon Borough Council, with the support of Nigel Farage's party.6 days ago19 May 2026Councillor resigns 10 days after local electionsReform UK says it is due to business commitments, but some say the party should fund the by-election.19 May 202619 May 2026Labour retains leadership of Southend councilLabour's Daniel Cowan will lead a coalition with independents and Liberal Democrats.19 May 202617 May 2026Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no oppositionLiberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy?17 May 202617 May 2026Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership changeThe leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.17 May 202614 May 2026When is the next UK general election? UK general elections must be held no more than five years apart although the PM can call one earlier.14 May 202613 May 2026Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals ministerial team, promising 'new era' for WalesAp Iorwerth said it was not just a change in administration but a change of approach for governing Wales.13 May 2026...
