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

As calls are made for scandal-hit P&O Ferries to be nationalised, Manchester is celebrating taking control of its public transport with the era of £4 single bus fares coming to an end.

The former Brexit minister didn’t take criticism of his comments well, accusing commentators of ‘careless reporting’ and having not read the speech first.

‘Comedy gold. Tragic comedy that is!’

The UK government’s ‘shambolic’ refugee response is in the spotlight on UN Anti-Racism Day, amid calls for the safe passage of all people fleeing war.

The GB News presenter said he didn’t understand why cyber flashing is being made illegal.

‘It is only the visible hand of government policies that is condemning people to poverty and hardship.’

Last year, the government blocked a new law to curb businesses’ ability to fire and rehire.

The Russian state affiliated broadcaster will no longer be aired in the UK as Ofcom ‘ cannot be satisfied that RT can be a responsible broadcaster in the current circumstances.’

‘Fire and rehire must end. This is destroying lives’

A roundup of the Reasons to be Cheerful Podcast