Elections

Protesters with a giant banner printed with the Preamble to the United States Constitution during a demonstration against the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington in 2010 (Picture: Chip Somodevilla)

How billionaires are wrecking US democracy and why UK must beware Henry McLeish

Labour's Ruth Elliott and the Greens' Lorenzo Martinico were the victors in the two by-elections

Edinburgh council by-elections results: Wins for Labour and Greens

Wildlife campaigner Robert Pownall dressed as a gannet outside the Waverley Court polling station in Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

NatureScot rejects licence for centuries-old guga hunt for first time

Michael Marra

I would 'unite and renew' Scottish Labour as leader

Joe Fagan MSP

MSP elected just two months ago running for Scottish Labour leadership

Michael Marra, left, with Anas Sarwar (Jane Barlow/PA)

Michael Marra confirms Scottish Labour leadership bid

Andy Burnham will soon be UK prime minister, despite not being an MP when the Labour Party became the new UK government at the last general election (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Explainer Andy Burnham to be crowned Labour leader today - but he's not PM yet

The Reform amendment does not mention Scots or Gaelic (PA)

Reform's bid to criminalise Gaelic is 'anti-Scottish' plan, says SNP

Douglas Alexander

Who will be Scottish Secretary when Andy Burnham becomes PM?

It looks like Count Binface will be the only candidate to stand against Nigel Farage.

Why I am looking forward to the summer of Count Binface Rachel Amery

Count Binface outside Westminster

Explainer Who is Count Binface, the man challenging Nigel Farage?

Andy Burnham waves to the crowd after winning the Makerfield by-election. The country now deserves a say in whether they want him to be Prime Minister (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Why democracy demands there should be a general election Brian Monteith

Morven-May MacCallum MSP

New MSP's journey from being 'bedbound' to being elected to Holyrood

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his resignation.

Live LIVE: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces resignation

Anas Sarwar unveiling Scottish Labour's manifesto in Edinburgh

Exclusive Sarwar stays for now but next Scottish Labour leader will be divisive

The Tories are on the right side of oil and gas argument Brian Wilson

Jacob Rees-Mogg

Tories and Reform should do deal in Aberdeen South, says Rees-Mogg

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

Andy Burnham vows to stand in any potential Labour leadership contest

The Scottish Parliament's newly elected Presiding Officer, Kenny Gibson, is congratulated by John Swinney (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

No filter Kenny Gibson has the qualities our lame parliament needs Euan McColm

Sir Keir Starmer seemed relaxed on Wednesday

Analysis Keir Starmer like a man liberated by death row as he turns on patter

Former Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater MSP, Q Manivannan MSP, and North East MSP Maggie Chapman.

Green candidate says she was blocked over visa status

Wes Streeting’s allies will campaign for Andy Burnham

Wes Streeting allies to campaign for Andy Burnham in by-election

Stephen Gethins MSP and Stephen Flynn MSP

Analysis Why the two Westminster by-elections are the SNP's to lose

Andy Burnham

Starmer under more threat as Burnham finds route back to Commons

Keir Starmer was smiling on Wednesday despite all that is going on

Analysis Carefree Keir Starmer mocks himself as Wes Streeting allies look glum

The three leading contenders for the Labour leadership.

Next Labour Leader Latest Odds: 11 contenders tipped to take over

Scottish Labour MPs pose with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Scottish leader Anas Sarwar and deputy leader Dame Jackie Baillie outside 10 Downing Street.

Explainer Which Scottish Labour MPs have called for Keir Starmer to resign as PM

King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of the King's Speech.

Explainer Five ways the King's Speech will impact Scots: From touts to business

The last King's Speech was in July 2024

What will be in the King's Speech today?

Keir Starmer has said he will continue to govern amid calls for him to step down

Explainer Which ministers have called on Starmer to resign?

Q Manivannan MSP

MSP on student visa aiming for new visa to allow them to stay in UK

Holyrood Elections 2026 RECAP: Reactions, fallout and analysis

Scottish Election results RECAP: Counting begins in Holyrood election

Angus Robertson beside anti-Guga hunt campaigner Robert Pownall as results were confirmed for Edinburgh Central

'Nae exit poll. Nae overnight count': How daytime results day unfolded

Counting is well underway in the Scottish Parliament election.

Scottish elections 2026: Live map for every seat across Scotland

Here is what you need to take with you to vote in the 2026 Scottish elections.

Do I need my ID or polling card to vote? What you need to vote

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, First Minister John Swinney and Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord.

Scottish election 2026: The seats to look out for in the race for Holyrood glory

Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency map

All you need to know about Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale

Edinburgh Northern constituency map

All you need to know about the new constituency of Edinburgh Northern

Edinburgh North Western constituency map

All you need to know about the election in Edinburgh North Western

Edinburgh Central constituency map

Inside the three-way fight for key Edinburgh Central constituency

East Lothian Coast & Lammermuirs constituency. Image: Boundaries Scotland

Parking charges and future of Torness on voters' minds in East Lothian

Sir Keir Starmer in the House of Commons

Analysis Starmer enjoys playing the lawyer during Mandelson Commons session

Child poverty continues to blight communities in Scotland

No limits to childhood? This election risks falling short on poverty Fiona King

Scotland on Sunday has been up in the north-east to hear about its hopes for the Holyrood election.

Holyrood election 2026: Inside the fight for the north-east

Joanna Cherry says she became ‘absolutely disgusted’ with the SNP

Joanna Cherry quits SNP after becoming 'ashamed of being a member'

Sir Keir Starmer (R) and Peter Mandelson

Tories 'considering options' for removing Starmer as Prime Minister

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