Which party has won the most council by-elections since the May 2025 local elections?
Who’s up and who’s down?

The favourite for the French presidency will take a tough stance in the negotiations

The Conservatives can’t be all things to all people

The centrist is expected to comfortably win the second round

If the Lib Dem, Labour and UKIP votes align, Labour could form a minority government

Both Kate Perrior and Lizzie Loudon have left this week

Party activists must hone in on winning a second seat

We shouldn’t depend on whistleblowers to make the truth public

The Scottish leader will not defend a cut to the aid budget

Tory support at its highest since May 2008

Labour must cast doubt on the prime minister’s character