NewsNewsGeneral election 2024 UK General election 2024 resultsGeneral election 2024 in maps and chartsAnalysis of the results at the general election6 Jul 2024PoliticsSir 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.5 Jul 2024PoliticsMoving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black doorPrime Minister Keir Starmer and his family are expected to move into Downing Street over the coming days. Here’s how it all happens. 8 days agoPoliticsBiggest-ever gap between number of votes and MPs hits Reform and GreensLabour's win is the most disproportionate on record, BBC Verify finds, as parties call for change.5 Jul 2024PoliticsWho's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Labour MPs to cabinet positions after landslide election victory.5 Jul 2024PoliticsInside Keir Starmer's preparations for powerThe new PM and his team face the huge responsibility that comes with being in power.6 Jul 2024BBC InDepthLabour 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.5 Jul 2024PoliticsHow Labour's landslide unfolded overnightElection coverage on iPlayer and SoundsWhat Happens WhenFrom writing nuclear letters to hanging curtains, inside the first 24 hours of a new PM.5 Jul 2024The Sir Keir Starmer ProfileNewscast profiles the new Prime Minister8 Jul 2024Election 2024The key moments of the general election results.5 Jul 2024Election Essential newsletterSign up nowThe latest political analysis and big moments delivered straight to your inboxSee moreKeir Starmer: From indie kid to prime ministerHis route to No 10 has been one of twists and turns, from lively student days, decades in law to a late career change. 5 Jul 2024PoliticsVictoria Starmer: Who is the new PM's wife?Lady Starmer is an NHS worker, mother of teens and now the UK's first lady. What do we know about her?7 Jul 2024PoliticsWho is Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey?The former energy secretary hopes to lead his party to a position of influence at the election. 4 Jul 2024PoliticsWho are Green Party leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay?4 Jul 2024PoliticsWho is Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth?All you need to know about Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru in Wales. 4 Jul 2024WalesVictoria Starmer: Who is the new PM's wife?Lady Starmer is an NHS worker, mother of teens and now the UK's first lady. What do we know about her?7 Jul 2024PoliticsWho is Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak?Rishi Sunak is the UK's first British-Indian to be prime minister, the first Hindu, and also the youngest occupant of No 10 in modern times, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. 4 Jul 2024PoliticsWho is SNP leader John Swinney? The new first minister and SNP leader is hoping to hold off a challenge from Labour in Scotland. 4 Jul 2024Scotland PoliticsWho is Reform leader Nigel Farage?The long-time political campaigner hopes to win a seat in parliament at the eighth time of asking.4 Jul 2024PoliticsWho is Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey?The former energy secretary hopes to lead his party to a position of influence at the election. 4 Jul 2024PoliticsLatest updates1 day agoDid postal vote delays affect Scotland's election?Could the collision of polling day and the school holidays have made the difference in some key marginal seats?1 day agoScotland2 days agoPutney election result had missed out 6,500 votesThe error was due to a "spreadsheet" malfunction but did not affect the overall result.2 days agoLondon2 days agoFormer Conservative MPs discuss party's defeatBoth MPs believed it was time for the Conservative Party to lose power.2 days agoEngland2 days agoHow memory of Tessa Jowell unites three new MPsA south-east London MP is among three newly elected politicians inspired by their former boss.2 days agoLondon4 days agoWoman denies assault after Farage milkshake attackThe Reform UK leader was showered in drink while launching his general election campaign last month.4 days agoEssex4 days ago'I hope it happens' - Feelings on new government so farQuestions from the public were put to politicians before the vote - what do they now think a week in?4 days agoEngland4 days agoAbuse put people off campaigning, says vote watchdogThe Electoral Commission says it is conducting a survey into intimidation faced by campaigners.4 days agoPolitics4 days agoNew MP speaks of campaign abuse and threatsA new Labour MP in Essex says people should only challenge him on politics and not revert to abuse.4 days ago4 days agoElection candidates faced threats, abuse and racismGovernment to discuss candidate safety after an “alarming rise” in incidents, including in Sussex.4 days agoPolitics