More election joy for Tories as Street wins West Midlands mayoral race

The Conservatives have won the West Midlands mayoral election, securing incumbent Andy Street another four years in power.

Sturgeon warns PM not to block indyref2 – as SNP hopes for majority fade

Nicola Sturgeon has issued a warning to Boris Johnson over a second independence referendum, declaring the prime minister will be "picking a fight with the democratic wishes of the Scottish people" if he tries...

Tories’ majority would be cut if local election results were translated nationally

The Conservatives would have a reduced majority at Westminster if voting patterns in the local elections were replicated nationally, Sky News analysis suggests.

‘Party should get in touch if they need me’: Labour’s Burnham does not dismiss leadership bid in ‘distant future’

Andy Burnham has not dismissed suggestions he could mount a bid for the Labour leadership in the future, telling Sky News the party should "get in touch" if it were "ever to feel it...

UK records another five COVID deaths and 2,047 cases

The UK has recorded another five COVID deaths and 2,047 more cases in the latest daily figures.

Children among at least 40 killed in bomb attack on Afghanistan school

At least 40 people - most believed to be female students - have been killed after multiple blasts targeted a school in west Kabul, according to Afghan government officials.

Children among at least 40 killed in bomb attack on Afghanistan school

At least 40 people - most believed to be female students - have been killed after multiple blasts targeted a school in west Kabul, according to Afghan government officials.

Minister defends ‘cautious’ holidays restart amid industry criticism

A cabinet minister has defended the "cautious start" to reopening international holiday travel in the face of industry demands to expand the quarantine-free green list of foreign destinations.