Council elections
Labour’s Gaza stance leads to voter backlash in English councils
Losses in Oxford, Oldham, Manchester and Rochdale appeared to signal discontent among voters with Labour’s approach to the conflict.
Labour says it will ‘work to earn votes back’ after Gaza-related election defeats
Yvette Cooper conceded there had been a backlash against Labour’s stance on Gaza amid otherwise positive local election results.
Sunak’s Tories face bruising local council results after by-election drubbing
The Conservatives suffered a heavy defeat in the Blackpool South by-election and council losses are mounting after early declarations.
Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections
The final result is expected on the afternoon of Sunday May 5.
Patrick Murphy: Never mind the poverty, wave your flag
The recent local election results have been described as ranging from unprecedented to earth-shattering and indeed they were – but not for the reason that most comment has suggested.
Deaglán de Bréadún: Deafening sound of shifting tectonic plates
When there is a dramatic development in politics, such as a major rise or fall in support for different parties at the ballot box, you can usually expect an observer (such as yours truly) to comment: "The tectonic plates are shifting.
Editorial: Election signals huge symbolic shift
On this day 25 years ago, chief electoral officer Pat Bradley took to the podium in Belfast's King's Hall and announced to the world the result of the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement.
Sinn Féin surge should facilitate Stormont return
At the entrance to a polling station in a quiet suburban area last Thursday, four party activists were seen taking a break from their canvassing to chat animatedly about the prospects which lay ahead.
Chris Donnelly: Case for border poll now overwhelming
The funeral occurred last week of Damien Gibney, the first Sinn Féin councillor elected to Lisburn council.