The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

When teaching British political history, I usually stress two points. First, the British Conservative Party have been among the most successful office-seeking parties in electoral history. Second, British Labour struggles mightily to obtain power. Both throw into relief the earth-shattering nature of this landslide win for Keir Starmer’s Labour party.

Sir Keir Starmer’s elevation may be a timely omen for Steve Borthwick’s squad who are finally in excellent shape to face New Zealand

Former SNP voters stayed away or swung behind Labour, tired of scandal, policy failure and division

Leaders may now have to deal with new costs and complexity as old rules are battled in court.

Mr Sunak said sorry to the country

‘Let’s get to it, my friend’: Canada’s Trudeau urges Starmer to work together to build ‘progressive, fair future’.

The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour's election win in Britain, with European Council President Charles Michel calling it "historic". But Labour's landslide victory doesn't mean that London will turn back the clock on Brexit.

The first thing we need to do is congratulate Keir Starmer for his momentous win. It was large, it was collective, and — in the end — it was probably what we all needed. The Starmer revolution has reached its second major inflection point, and no one can deny that…

As Sue Gray exits, read our ultimate guide to the most influential figures in the Labour government

Labour's landslide election win promises some big changes to family policy

Out with the scoundrels. There will be time to think about the massive tasks ahead for Labour, but – for now – marvel at what they have done, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee