Politics
Elections, government, and policy—from multiple perspectives. Ordered by original publication date from each source.
California abortion pill suppliers plot workarounds ahead of Supreme Court mifepristone decision
Abortion pill makers are crafting backup plans as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on mifepristone restrictions, with a key deadline on May 11.
Here's how Reform UK ousted Labour in Calderdale
Labour previously had full control over Calderdale Council since 2019 before they were ousted by Reform UK.
Plaid Cymru wants to run Welsh government on its own, leader says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said he will try to run a minority government after his party's Senedd election triumph.
Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says
Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.
Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?
Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
'Extremely disappointing' results for Labour in Sheffield
Reform UK and the Greens saw big gains in Sheffield's local election.
Ap Iorwerth gives speech on the Senedd steps
Rhup ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, gives speech on Wales' future on the Senedd steps.
California professor accused of killing pro-Israel protester will 'likely' avoid lengthy prison sentence
Loay Alnaji pled guilty to manslaughter for hitting Paul Kessler with a megaphone at a 2023 California protest, and now potentially just faces probation.
LGBTQ ‘lavender graduations’ set to take place at major Christian colleges, including one with a drag show
Prominent Catholic colleges hold separate "lavender graduation" ceremonies for LGBTQ+ students, with one school planning to include a drag performance.
Regulators allow Obama-era solar plant to kill thousands of birds annually, investigation finds
Regulators allow California's Ivanpah solar plant to operate despite killing thousands of birds yearly, with no fines issued in over a decade.
We welcome scrutiny, Reform UK says after major election gains
The party's Zia Yusuf says it won't take voters for granted, following its sweeping election gains.
DeSantis reveals which dictatorship should be 'put out to pasture' next
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Cuba's communist government should be "put out to pasture once and for all" as he signed law restricting Cuban-linked businesses in Florida.
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth: From party disarray to brink of power
A profile of the broadcaster-turned-politician poised to be Plaid Cymru's first first minister.
Dems blast Trump over Virginia FBI raid, but probe started under his predecessor
The FBI raided Virginia Senate leader Louise Lucas' office and cannabis dispensary, sparking accusations of political prosecution from Democrats.
Tom Homan answers how many more deportations needed to restore country: ‘One hell of a shot’
Border czar Tom Homan says millions more deportations are needed and expects enforcement numbers to increase despite decreasing border crossings.
Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.
SNP is Scotland's biggest winner with pressure for independence likely to follow
Before the polls even opened on Thursday, one thing everyone knew for sure was that the SNP would be the largest party in Holyrood.
'More of the same is not acceptable,' Starmer warned
Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.
Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics, says Farage
Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.
No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.
These election results don’t mean tacking left or right, but delivering for the whole country | Keir Starmer
In the coming days I will be setting out our path to break with the status quo once and for all by building a stronger and fairer UKThese were very tough election results. It hurts to lose brilliant local candidates and leaders – friends and colleagues who represent the best of the Labour party. I t...
Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.
Wales has delivered a devastating verdict to Labour
Labour has lost its birthplace and its heartlands.