After what was an election mauling for Labour, experts say British politics has never been more divided

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward suggested heavy losses for Labour as the party faces challenges from Reform UK and the Green Party

Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

While Labour losses and Reform gains are obvious, the nature of how people actually voted is much more nuanced

Labour’s losses may not be as big as feared, and Reform’s share of seats suggests support may have peaked

Plaid Cymru set to take power in Wales and SNP to retain it in Scotland, but Reform made big gains in both nations

Disastrous results for Labour at the local elections have intensified debates over the direction of the party - but which way should it lean? Political correspondent Athena…

Local elections have redrawn the political map of England, showing the country may be as divided as ever

Full election results for England, Scotland and Wales in one place

After what was an election mauling for Labour, experts say British politics has never been more divided