Politics
Sunak handed knighthood to Tory minister who bet on election an hour before polls closed
He also gave knighthoods to his deputy, Oliver Dowden, and a peerage to Graham Brady, the outgoing chair of the Tory 1922 Committee.
Worst-ever result expected for Tories as General Election votes are counted
Rishi Sunak’s party is set to be routed across the UK, according to the exit poll, the final test of public opinion before results are announced.
‘Not a good night for SNP’, says Sturgeon as exit poll suggests seat collapse
The exit poll suggests the party could drop to as few as 10 seats following a near-decade of electoral dominance in Scotland at Westminster.
Sir Keir Starmer set for No 10 as exit poll forecasts Labour landslide
Labour looks set to end 14 years of Conservative rule with Rishi Sunak’s party on course for a dramatic defeat.
Only 5% of Labour voters actually like Labour – poll
The overwhelming majority of people backing Sir Keir Starmer's party are doing so because they want to see the back of the Conservatives.
What happens next for former MPs defeated at the General Election?
Several avenues of support are available for those candidates who fail to get re-elected.
Kemi Badenoch slams council for mistake that could thwart leadership hopes
The Business Secretary accused Uttlesford District Council of failing to carry out ‘basic functions’ over thousands of missing postal votes.
Social media user ‘sworn at by Streeting’ has history of fake videos
A viral audio clip purporting to record Wes Streeting swearing at a man comes from a social media user who has manipulated media in the past.
Rosie Holt signs off with emotional ‘last ever interview’ with Jonathan Pie
The parody MP lamented Labour for wanting to take bright pupils out of private schools and put them in the state system where they will turn to drugs.