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.
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'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.
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Keir Starmer must make changes in wake of crushing election defeat, ex-deputy leader warns
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.
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Starmer should carry on as PM, but 'more of the same is not acceptable', says Harriet Harman
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.
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Oasis documentary to show first Gallagher brothers interview in 25 years
Liam and Noel Gallagher will feature in the concert movie focusing on their 2025 global reunion tour.
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SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second
John Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.
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Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool
In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.
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Labour loses its birthplace and heartlands in Wales
08-May-2026 - Source: Sky News
Plaid Cymru ready to run Wales, leader says, after party wins Senedd vote
Plaid Cymru becomes the biggest party in the Welsh Parliament, ending Labour's century long election winning streak in Wales.
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Elections: Analysis in maps and charts, and find out the result from your seat
Labour have lost more than 1,200 English council seats and Reform have made massive gains for the second year running.
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Burnham allies demand Starmer set departure date as MPs meet
Allies of Andy Burnham have met to discuss how Sir Keir Starmer can be forced to set a timetable for his resignation following catastrophic election results, Sky News understands.
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Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss 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.
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King sends 'warmest congratulations' to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
The King has led birthday tributes to Sir David Attenborough, sending his "warmest congratulations" to the environmentalist who has reached 100 years of age.
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At a glance: Election results so far
Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.
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Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK
Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.
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Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage
Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".
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Man who tried to rape woman in 1992 traced and jailed
Aron Traynor was caught 34 years later after giving a DNA sample when he was arrested for drink driving.
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Five election moments you may have missed
Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.
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Woman arrested on suspicion of child neglect after death of baby girl from Manchester
A woman has been arrested after a baby girl from south Manchester died in hospital.
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Ninth person arrested over Jewish ambulance arson
The arrest of the 48-year-old man is the latest linked to the burning of Hatzola ambulances in March.
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