Reform has so far failed to win a single council seat – but may have inflicted more ‘devastation’ on Tories if it had fielded more candidates

tory representation has imploded, but Labour’s gains have not been seismic. These charts show what this may signal for a general election

‘The first time it happened, it gave rise to all complex life,’ scientists say

Susan Hall’s campaign for London mayor has been fraught with controversy

Tories rocked by worst results in 40 years... but PM pins survival hopes on Tees Valley victory and eyes West Midlands

Tactical voting delivers only a near-victory for party in the traditionally Conservative Berkshire stronghold

With an estimated 25% vote share, tory performance matches 1995 nadir reached under John Major

Wins in East Midlands, North East and North Yorkshire suggest Labour on course for general election victory

The winning tory candidate in the Tees Valley mayor election claimed he “forgot” his blue rosette as he celebrated victory on Friday 3 May. Ben Houchen has denied “trying to pretend” he was not Conservative during his mayoral election campaig ...

Spread of Conservative losses leads former tory minister to say there is ‘no such thing as a safe tory seat any more’

Veteran Conservative MP tells residents 'things are beginning to get better' amid huge Labour poll lead (contains affiliate links)

Kelly Martin was been elected after his fellow tory stood down

Labour’s David Skaith celebrated as he won the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election on Rishi Sunak's doorstep. The area contains the prime minister's own constituency of Richmond and was previously considered a Conservative stronghold. It c ...

On a calamitous day for the Tories, Ben Houchen’s victory may allow Rishi Sunak to cling on for now, says David Maddox

The former tory prime minister forgot to bring the documentation that he himself insisted on passing into law

Party said the PM’s ‘own constituents have taken a look at the two parties and chosen Labour’

Lee Anderson clashed with BBC journalist Nick Robinson today as the Reform Party was accused of taking votes away from the Conservatives in the local elections. Rishi Sunak sacked Mr Anderson from the tory party after he refused to apologise for comm ...

Labour politician warned low turnout means ‘real risk’ of tory victory

Ed Davey says ‘lifelong Conservative voters are backing the Lib Dems’ in constituencies party is targeting

tory party chairman had appealed to rebel MPs to ‘wait’ for more results this weekend amid increased pressure on the PM’s leadership