NewsNewsUK General ElectionLIVERishi Sunak to resign as Conservative Party leader after crushing election defeat"I have heard your anger, disappointment and I take responsibility for this loss," the prime minister says in his final Downing Street speech.Labour's Keir Starmer to become UK prime ministerThe Labour leader will enter Downing Street later after his party's landslide election victory.11 mins agoPoliticsChris Mason: 'Starmer tsunami' as voters show ruthless drive to eject ToriesThe story of this election is one of an electorate showing a determination to eject the Conservatives, the BBC's political editor says.5 hrs agoPoliticsFarage elected MP for first time as Reform wins four seatsReform leader overturns 25,000 Tory majority, as his party wins in Ashfield, Great Yarmouth and Boston and Skegness.1 hr agoPoliticsDavey hails 'record-breaking' night for Lib DemsThe party won 70 seats and unseated several ministers, but failed in its bid to unseat Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. 4 hrs agoPolitics'Very poor result' for SNP as Labour make gainsThe first minister says his party has 'soul searching' to do after a series of losses to Labour.5 hrs agoScotland PoliticsChris Mason: 'Starmer tsunami' as voters show ruthless drive to eject ToriesThe story of this election is one of an electorate showing a determination to eject the Conservatives, the BBC's political editor says.5 hrs agoPoliticsSunak accepts responsibility for historic Tory defeatLabour is on course for a majority of 166, as Reform UK and the Lib Dems take votes from the Tories.4 hrs agoPoliticsTruss and Rees-Mogg among big-name Tory lossesThe former prime minister was among high-profile losses as the Tories slump to a historic defeat.3 hrs agoPoliticsFarage elected MP for first time as Reform wins four seatsReform leader overturns 25,000 Tory majority, as his party wins in Ashfield, Great Yarmouth and Boston and Skegness.1 hr agoPoliticsGreens celebrate as party wins record four seatsCarla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey win in Bristol Central and Waveney Valley with big swings to their party. 4 hrs agoPoliticsResurgent Labour wins Welsh seats back from ToriesIt is a triumphant night for Labour at both Welsh and UK levels, as the party returns to government.1 hr agoWalesSinn Féin becomes NI's largest Westminster partyIt comes after a hugely disappointing night for the DUP, which has lost three seats. 1 hr agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsFemale MPs call harassment an assault on democracy"This election has been the worst election I have ever stood in," Labour's Jess Phillips tells the count.2 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryPro-Gaza candidates squeeze Labour vote in Muslim areasThe party lost a number of former strongholds to independent candidates campaigning on pro-Palestine platforms. 31 mins agoPoliticsElection Essential newsletterSign up nowThe latest political analysis and big moments delivered straight to your inboxSee moreFeatures and analysisHow Labour's landslide unfolded overnightKey moments from a dramatic election nightOn a night that has seen dramatic results in constituencies across the country, a few stood out. 2 hrs agoPoliticsLabour manifesto: What they plan to do in governmentSee what the party has promised to do on issues including the economy, the NHS, immigration and housing.6 hrs agoPoliticsSir John Curtice: The dramatic Tory decline behind Labour's landslideThe BBC's polling expert says Labour is heading towards a landslide on the back of a dramatic Tory collapse.4 hrs agoPoliticsWho is new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer?The former lawyer hopes to lead his party to government at the general election on 4 July. 11 hrs agoPoliticsLatest updatesJust nowSunak leaves No 10: I take responsibility for this lossJust nowPolitics6 mins agoUK election: What's happened and what comes next?Sir Keir Starmer's Labour have won a big victory - here's a guide to understanding what it all means.6 mins agoPolitics7 mins agoLabour and Lib Dems inflict big Tory lossesThe Tories lose eight of its seats across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in a bruising night.7 mins agoHampshire & Isle of Wight7 mins agoLabour wins Peterborough and NW CambridgeshireThe city seats were among the last to be called in the Eastern region because of a recount.7 mins agoPeterborough9 mins agoGeneral election 2024 in maps and chartsAnalysis of the results at the general election9 mins agoPolitics11 mins agoLabour's Keir Starmer to become UK prime ministerThe Labour leader will enter Downing Street later after his party's landslide election victory.11 mins agoPolitics19 mins agoGreen Party hails historic North Herefordshire winGreens add to their national tally as results come in across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.19 mins agoHereford & Worcester20 mins agoVotes 'discrepancy' delays Highland result until SaturdayCandidates in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire have been asked to return for a second recount.20 mins agoHighlands & Islands27 mins agoSunak stays as MP as Labour make county gainsWhile Rishi Sunak keeps his seat, two other Tory MPs lose out to Labour and the Lib Dems.27 mins agoEngland