Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote10 hours agoSir John CurticeProfessor of politics at the University of StrathclydeBBCThere is no doubt that...
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Romania reruns controversial election after earlier vote annulled12 minutes agoNick ThorpeCentral Europe Correspondent, BucharestGetty ImagesRomanians will try again to elect a new president today,...
Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote26 minutes agoSir John CurticeProfessor of politics at the University of StrathclydeBBCThere is no doubt that...
Thursday night was a brutal verdict on Keir Starmer’s leadership. Remarkably, Labour has performed even worse than in 2021 – when Starmer reportedly had to be talked down from resigning as Leader...
Victoria Atkins prosecuted gun-runners, fraudsters and gangsters during her years as a barrister and now she is fighting to stop the desecration of the countryside. Labour has been in power for less...
What might Reform do with its newly-won power?2 hours agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter•@_JennyMcKiernanKate WhannelPolitical reporterGetty ImagesFollowing this week's local elections, Reform...
One man is clear favourite to replace Pope Francis, according to a former Vatican insider who says the real power struggle has already played out behind the scenes. Charles Collins, 52, spent 16...
Emmanuel Macron has been accused of trying to "choose the next pope", with right-wing newspapers in Italy alleging the French president is attempting to manoeuvre behind the scenes ahead of the...
The process of choosing a new pope is typically a peaceful one, though one conclave over 400 years ago ended in a brawl when cardinals could not decide who to vote for. At the 1605 conclave,...
Reform has won another stunning victory by taking control of Staffordshire County Council in a huge blow to the Conservatives and Kemi Badenoch. In a stark reversal of fortune, the Conservatives...
Reform UK are continuing to prove they are a lethal political force in the UK after a historic night in the local by-elections. Nigel Farage's party has achieved huge gains in the early stages of...
Nigel Farage threw everything he had at winning in Runcorn and Helsby because he knew that victory here could be a vital step on the path to becoming prime minister. It’s not really because he...
Four ways the film Conclave sheds light on the secretive way popes are chosen7 hours agoJemma CrewBBC NewsAlamyThe 2024 film Conclave - a box office hit and Oscar winner - tells the story of a papal...
It has been a historic night for Reform UK as it gained Sarah Pochin as its fifth MP, beating Labour in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by the skin of its teeth with six extra votes. Throughout...
Reform UK's Sarah Pochin has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes, in an astounding victory amid a wider earthquake in local English politics. Early results have shown a huge...
Reform and Labour four votes apart as Runcorn goes to recount14 minutes agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterReutersThe Runcorn and Helsby by-election is on a knife edge, with just four votes separating...
Cristina HorezRowan IngsBBC Global Disinformation Unit & BBC Trending30 April 2025Romanians are returning to the polls this weekend, following the unprecedented cancellation of presidential...
Is there a local election in my area and where can I vote?3 days agoBBCOn Thursday 1 May elections will be held for 23 councils and six mayors in England.Around a third of electors in England are...
When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote?21 hours agoJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsBBCVoters in some parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 1 May.These are the first local...