There were five principal authority council by-elections this week, and it was a good set for the Conservatives this time.

Each row shows the net gains or losses for that party, broken down by where those gains/losses have come from. Each cell shows the net gains/losses, followed by in brackets the total number of gains ...

Reform UK has been fined over missing imprints - and the fine has been increased following the party's failure to pay up on time. … Read the full post » ...

"I have decided to stand down as Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats. Leading this party has been the honour of my life" - ...

Ed Davey: "I am ruling out our party entering into a national partnership with any party that is committed to a dangerous and ...

Political Fictions returns to The Thick of It with special guest Sam Freedman, the co-author of Britain’s most popular ...

Read the maiden speech of new Lib Dem peer, Dave McCobb and the valedictory speech of soon to depart Liberal Democrat peer, ...

A crucial by-election win in Wiltshire sees a Lib Dem/independent coalition retain its slim majority on the council.

Cllr Samantha Williamson (Horwich South and Blackrod ward, Bolton) has decided to join the Liberal Democrats. … Read the full ...

Given how popular (and lengthy!) my list of Reform councillor departures after the May 2025 elections turned out to be, here is a new list, this time for councillors on principal authorities elected ...

Nick Clegg apologising over tuition fees. There was a weird role reversal at the heart of the Liberal Democrat decisions over tuition fees in 2010, as Chris Butler’s academic research reveals. So I ...

The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts sees a return to the show for Professor Rob Ford. We dive into my favourite political paradox to discuss with him: the long term liberalising trends in ...