A "charismatic" cardinal who is Donald Trump's pick to succeed the late Pope Francis as pontiff is "extremely unlikely" to be elected to the hallowed role for a key reason, a papacy expert says. The...
The Conservatives have been "wiped out" after eight years in power in a major local election defeat. Reform UK now has control of Derbyshire County Council with a majority 42 elected members, up from...
Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote12 minutes agoSir John CurticeProfessor of politics at the University of StrathclydeBBCThere is no doubt that...
This week proves Nigel Farage's PM ambition is not a wild notion29 minutes agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBCIn the first week of 2025, Nigel Farage told me...
What might Reform do with its newly-won power?3 hours agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter•@_JennyMcKiernanKate WhannelPolitical reporterGetty ImagesFollowing this week's local elections, Reform...
Labour and Tories digest Reform UK election surge3 hours agoSuzanne LeighBBC News UKReutersThe Labour and Conservative parties are digesting the results of England's local and Mayoral elections after...
Reform UK’s Lee Anderson has savaged a former Labour MP, who is now an independent, for claiming their elected councillors are all recent ex-Tories. On Thursday, Brits took to the ballots to vote...
Looking out over the sandy beach at Dymchurch, on a late summers day (Image: Lemanieh via Getty Images)For a perfect "quintessentially" British seaside day, look no further than this charming Kent...
Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections1 hour agoPaul SeddonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesNigel Farage's Reform UK has made big gains in English local elections, cementing it as a prime...
Watch: Prince Harry's exclusive interview in fullThe Duke of Sussex has told the BBC he "would love a reconciliation" with the Royal Family, but that the King "won't speak to me because of this...
Henry Zeffman: Seven things we have learnt from the election results23 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondentReutersThe election results are still being counted but this patchwork...
Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UKThe Duke of Sussex has said the downgrading of taxpayer-funded protection makes visiting his homeland too risky.He was speaking...
Reform are wiping out the Conservatives as results come in across the country and Nigel Farage’s party takes control of one council after another. A jubilant Mr Farage declared: "This is...
Bruised Tories and Labour left working out how to tackle Reform4 hours agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCReporting fromRuncornGetty ImagesBoy, it was close. Mighty close.Thursday night...
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...