Vote 2012
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PM vow to 'focus on what matters'
Prime Minister David Cameron promises to focus and deliver as he seeks to fight back following poor local election results last week.
Labour are back, says Ed Miliband
Labour are back, says Ed MilibandLabour leader Ed Miliband says his party are winning back voters' trust, as they gain more than 800 seats in the local elections in England, Wales and Scotland.
Council control talks under way
Talks are expected to begin across Scotland to work out who will form the ruling administrations at most councils.
London mayor and assembly election
Johnson 'to work his socks off'
Johnson 'to work his socks off'Boris Johnson says he will "work his socks off' as he was sworn in for his second term as London mayor.
Election 2012: The road to City Hall
Boris Johnson and Ken Livingstone battling it out for City Hall supremacy was always a mouthwatering prospect but how did their campaigns play out with the electorate?
The end of a deadly political rivalry
A new "disciplined" Boris Johnson has returned to City Hall for a second term, but will his tenure be spent working out his next career move?
Siobhan Benita's 'massive result'
The independent candidate for Mayor of London, promises to run for election again in 2016.
How the meter ran out for Brian Coleman
One of the Assembly's highest profile names lost his seat - was parking to blame?
Deputy mayor unseated by doctor
Ealing GP beats Richard Barnes, deputy mayor and Assembly's Conservative Group leader.
Q&A: London elections 2012
What are the responsibilities? How long has the job existed? And other questions answered.
England councils
Labour back in power in Birmingham
Labour back in power in BirminghamLabour take control of Birmingham and Dudley councils while holding on to power in Sandwell.
Salford's first mayor is elected
Labour candidate Ian Stewart becomes Salford's first directly-elected mayor.
Lib Dems oust Tory leader-to-be
The new leader of Oxfordshire County Council, Ian Hudspeth, loses his West Oxfordshire District Council seat of Woodstock.
Labour take Exeter and Plymouth
Labour gain control of Exeter City Council for the first time since 2004 and overturn the Conservatives' hold on power in Plymouth.
Tories lose control of Gloucester
The Conservative party loses overall control of Gloucester City Council, a year after winning its first majority for more than 20 years.
Labour in Derby election victory
Labour takes control of Derby City Council for the first time in six years.
Carlisle Council taken by Labour
Carlisle City Council, previously under no over all control, now has a Labour majority.
Labour take Harlow from Tories
Labour take control of Harlow council from the Conservatives after winning five seats, while the Tories lose overall control of Southend.
| Party | Councils | Councillors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | +/- | Total | +/- | |
| LAB | 61 | 22 | 1188 | +534 |
| CON | 42 | -10 | 785 | -328 |
| LD | 6 | -1 | 289 | -190 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 153 | -51 |
| NOC | 19 | -11 | ||
After 128 of 128 councils declared
Mayoral election and referendumsFull results from the cities holding mayoral elections or referendums
Mayoral election and referendumsWales council elections
Record results for Welsh Labour
Record results for Welsh LabourFirst Minister Carwyn Jones says voters are "coming home" to Labour and sending a message to the UK government as his party makes big gains in the local elections.
Labour celebrate sweeping gains
Welsh Labour are celebrating success at the local elections - saying it is down to reconnecting with people.
Plaid must rebuild, says leader
Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood says the party must rebuild after what she describes as a "difficult night" at the local elections.
Election topples council leaders
Council leaders from all parties lose seats, including the former Liberal Democrat leader of Cardiff, Wales' biggest council.
Lib Dems lose Cardiff and Swansea
The Welsh Liberal Democrats' leader says voters are sending the UK government a message after her party suffered heavy losses in local elections.
Labour's gains across north east
Labour is the clear winner in the north east Wales council elections, gaining 30 seats in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire.
Conservative losses in safe areas
The Welsh Conservatives lose control of two councils in some of their strongest territory in Wales.
Labour wins back Swansea council
Labour wins back Swansea council and comfortably holds onto Neath Port Talbot in the local elections.
| Party | Councils | Councillors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | +/- | Total | +/- | |
| LAB | 10 | 8 | 576 | +231 |
| PC | 0 | -1 | 158 | -41 |
| CON | 0 | -2 | 105 | -61 |
| LD | 0 | 0 | 71 | -66 |
| OTH | 2 | -2 | 313 | -63 |
| NOC | 9 | -3 | ||
After 21 of 21 councils declared
Scotland council elections
SNP and Labour gain in elections
SNP and Labour gain in electionsThe SNP and Labour have claimed victory in the Scottish council elections, while the Liberal Democrat vote collapsed.
Labour is capital's biggest party
Leader Jenny Dawe loses her seat as Labour becomes the largest party on Edinburgh City Council.
Jim Leishman wins seat for Labour
Former Dunfermline Football Club manager Jim Leishman is elected as a Labour councillor in Fife.
Former council leader loses seat
Former Aberdeen City Council leader Kate Dean loses her seat as election results are declared in the north east and Northern Isles.
Independents dominant in north
Independent councillors continue to keep their grip on wards in the Western Isles and Highlands.
| Party | Councils | Councillors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | +/- | Total | +/- | |
| SNP | 2 | 2 | 424 | +57 |
| LAB | 4 | 2 | 394 | +58 |
| CON | 0 | 0 | 115 | -16 |
| LD | 0 | 0 | 71 | -80 |
| OTH | 3 | 0 | 216 | -18 |
| NOC | 23 | -4 | ||
After 32 of 32 councils declared
Watch/Listen
'Lifelong regret' of Livingstone02:42
Leaders react to election results03:56
Respect Party ousts Bradford leader00:39
'Not one of my fans' - Ed gets egged00:21
'Penguin' beats Lib Dem in election00:25
Local elections: Labour make gains04:02
Voters say 'no thanks' to elected mayors02:15
Salmond: 'This will be a good result'01:57
'Cracking night' for Labour in Wales03:22
UKIP made 'good steady progress'01:47
Warsi in UKIP/BNP candidate claim01:07
Cable: Local election results 'poor'02:34
'We are taking nothing for granted'01:12
'No point voting, nothing changes'02:22
Liverpool chooses first elected mayor00:25
Hague: 'Results within normal range'01:18
Pasty tax 'harmed' Tories00:38
'Lifelong regret' of Livingstone
Leaders react to election results
Respect Party ousts Bradford leader
'Not one of my fans' - Ed gets egged
'Penguin' beats Lib Dem in election
Local elections: Labour make gains
Voters say 'no thanks' to elected mayors
Salmond: 'This will be a good result'
'Cracking night' for Labour in Wales
UKIP made 'good steady progress'
Warsi in UKIP/BNP candidate claim
Cable: Local election results 'poor'
'We are taking nothing for granted'
'No point voting, nothing changes'
Liverpool chooses first elected mayor
Hague: 'Results within normal range'
Pasty tax 'harmed' ToriesFeatures & Analysis
End of the roadKen Livingstone's biographer looks back at his unique political journey
Vital victoryMayor's win saves party from disarray, says James Landale
Brighter future?Miliband looks to build on Labour's election progress
Night mayor?Have the referendum results killed them off as a big idea?
#SomethingAboutMayoryHow the Twittersphere got stuck into the London elections
In picturesScenes from polling stations and election counts across England
Local emphasis
What are the main issues in Scotland's first stand-alone local elections in 17 years?
Glossary of election terms
Words and phrases commonly used during campaigns
End of the road
Vital victory
Brighter future?
Night mayor?
#SomethingAboutMayory
In pictures