John Swinney leads SNP to record fifth Holyrood victory
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Anas Sarwar fails in bid to oust John Swinney and SNP from power at Holyrood
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Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict
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Swinney fails to win majority but says SNP ‘emphatically’ won Holyrood election
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ANDREW NEIL: Just when Britain needs tough and radical leadership, our new system of multi-party mayhem will deliver nothing but instability and paralysing inertia
Thursday's elections were a watershed in British politics. They marked the formal demise of two-party politics in our country and the transition to a multi-party system. This is a rupture, a new start.
Mahmood says Labour losing control of Birmingham City Council is ‘devastating’
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RFK Jr. and allies aiming to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy, Axios reports
Axios reports Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies have been aiming to unseat Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy. Alex Isenstadt, senior political reporter for Axios, and Ken Thomas, national politics reporter for The Wall Street Journal, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Starmer refuses to shift ‘left or right’ amid pressure over electoral mauling
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Swinney fails to win majority, but says SNP ‘emphatically’ won Holyrood election
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U.S. awaiting Iran's response to peace proposal
The war with Iran started nearly 10 weeks ago and the path toward peace remains unclear. Iran has been reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the conflict. CBS News politics reporter Kathryn Watson has more.
Greens storm London as elections earthquake leaves Keir Starmer on brink
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Two transgender MSPs elected to Holyrood in first for Scottish parliament
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John Swinney leads SNP to record fifth Holyrood victory
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We always knew it would be a tough election – Russell Findlay
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Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
Here’s How Many Times The U.S. Has Exchanged Fire With Iran Since Supposed Ceasefire Began
BreakingBusinessHere’s How Many Times The U.S. Has Exchanged Fire With Iran Since Supposed Ceasefire BeganBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 02:55pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineThe U.S. has fired at Iran at least four times, downing at least 10 vessels, and Iran has attacked the U.S. at least 11 times since the supposed cea...
Downing Street has ‘a lot of listening to do’ after election, says Swinney
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Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard WheelerPolitical reporterReutersZoë Garbett celebrates winning the Hackney mayoral contest with Green Party leader Zack PolanskiZack Polanski said two-party politics is "dead and buried" as the Green Party celebrated local election gains, including its first-ever elected mayors.The Green Party of England and Wales leader said his belief they could re...
Labour humiliated in heartlands as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer
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Zack Polanski calls two-party politics dead after mayoral and council wins
Greens leader celebrates his party’s first ever elected mayor, and winning three councils outrightElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesZack Polanski has declared Britain’s two-party politics “dead and buried” as his Green party won its first ever mayoral election and gained councillors across England, including winning three councils outright.As Labour losses piled up across the country and the Conservatives endured another disappointing set of resu...