The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

With all but a handful of results declared, party’s tally stands at 71, beating its previous record of 62 in 2005

Labour gains more than 200 seats in historic victory as Rishi Sunak's Tories are crushed, third parties surge

Democracy can be tense at that one point in the cycle when power resides with the people and not politicians

Chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your burning questions on the biggest shocks and surprises; what the outcomes signify; and how the results will shape the future of British politics

In today’s newsletter: As the exit poll lands, here’s how election night will play out hour by hour

Widespread Tory infighting over the disastrous result - and who will lead the party next - is bound to begin

Rishi Sunak on Friday apologised to the public after his Conservatives were trounced by Labour in the UK general election, saying he would step down as party leader. Prime Minister-elect Keir Starmer pledged to start a period of "national renewal" in the UK after Labour crossed the 326-seat threshold for…

Keir Starmer is set to become Britain’s next prime minister as exit poll indicates record Tory defeat

THE General Election exit poll has predicted a landslide victory for Labour, while the SNP are projected to win just 10 seats in Scotland ...