The Latest Breaking News on UK Politics

London Tories suspend candidate who called for 'mass deportations'

Nathan Smith had been the Conservative candidate for West Harrow at the upcoming elections

Evening Standard · May 6

The Guardian view on Britain’s multiparty politics: the Westminster voting system needs to catch up

Editorial: Local and devolved elections will reveal fragmented party allegiances that cannot be fairly represented in parliament via first past the post

The Guardian - UK · May 6

‘Climate solutions will bring down bills and restore nature’: green issues and May elections

As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forces

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Carry on vaping, Angela Rayner: voters might just like you for it

With her eye on No 10, the former deputy PM is apparently shedding bad habits. But isn’t a proudly imperfect leader just what we need, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Hammersmith and Fulham Council election: Who should I vote for?

What the main political parties are promising in the local council election in Hammersmith and Fulham on May 7

Evening Standard · May 6

‘I am losing faith’: disaffected Scottish voters may deny SNP a majority

This Holyrood election is the most unpredictable in years, with Labour claiming it is pulling in the don’t knows

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Green Party Leader Polanski Caught Using Fake Red Cross Title to Crowdfund His Own Political Campaign

The Green Party of England and Wales leader said it was wrong to call himself a spokesperson for the British Red Cross, as polls shift ahead of the election.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Powell supports Starmer on eve of elections but backs Burnham return as MP

The Manchester Central MP said the Prime Minister was the right leader for this moment in time.

Evening Standard · May 6

Lib Dems are no ‘flash in the pan’, says Davey as party eyes council gains

He said the party was growing year on year.

Evening Standard · May 6

Fact check: Tuition fees and AI-generated voter videos

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · May 6